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Barry Cohn Chosen by the SFVBJ The 200 Most Influential Leaders
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal has included Barry Cohn as one of the 200 most influential leaders in the Valley. Barry is President of Really Great Employee Benefits an employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Canoga Park, and CEO of JorgensenHR...
US Department of Labor Released an Updated Workplace Poster for Federal Contractors
Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. This poster has been updated as of June 12,...
How to Make the Most of Your Employee Turnover
Separation. Termination. Departure. No matter what you call it, the fact remains the same: People on your team will come and go. Employee turnover is interruptive, expensive, and inconvenient. But, like most things, it can also be an opportunity to learn and grow....
What You Need to Know About the Vermont Supreme Court Ruling
The Vermont Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, regarding HIPAA lawsuits, that could potentially change the way individuals hold their healthcare providers accountable for breaches of PHI (Protected Health Information). Maybe you heard about this case but don’t...
How to Prevent Service Animal Fraud
A growing trend in California has pet owners purchasing “service animal” vests for pets that clearly aren’t service animals, and then bring them into restaurants and other establishments. A 2015 UC Davis study found “a prevalence of misuse and misunderstanding of...
10 Keys to Attracting and Retaining Great Employees
As businesses become more and more competitive, simply filling open positions isn’t enough. You need to acquire the right talent. You also need that talent to stick around. Unfortunately, the talent market isn’t working in your favor. Good employees are hard to come...
Minimum Wage Updates
On July 1 2019, the minimum wage for Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County (unincorporated) and other local jurisdictions will increase. Jurisdiction 2019 California as of 1/1/19 25 or under $11.00 26 and over $12.00 Los Angeles (City and County) as of 7/1/19 25 or...
E-Verify Releases Updated “Right to Work” Poster
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its E-Verify division have updated the mandatory Right to Work poster. Employers participating in E-Verify must replace previous versions of the posters with the updated version. The redesigned Right...
Employers Must Submit EEO-1 Pay Data by September 30th
Does my company have to fill out this form? If your company has at least 100 employees or 50 employees and federal government contracts of at least $50,000 then you must fill out the EEO-1 form online. When do I have to fill out this form by? There are two components...
Barry Cohn Featured on SHIFT Shapers Podcast
Our very own Barry Cohn was recently featured on David Saltzman's SHIFT Shapers podcast to discuss opportunities offering HR services to employers. Here is a link to the listen to the podcast...
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