California’s 2024 PAGA reforms—effective October 1, 2024—changed the penalty structure, introduced new cure rights for certain violations, tightened who can file a claim, and created a new early evaluation process for larger employers. Fundamentals…

California requires nonexempt employees to receive a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over five hours, and a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked. Miss either one and you owe the employee an additional hour of pay at their…

PAGA—the Private Attorneys General Act—lets California employees sue their employers for Labor Code violations on behalf of the state, without needing to form a class. If the claim succeeds, the employer pays 75% of the penalties to the state and…

In California, even salaried employees can be entitled to overtime. Whether they are exempt depends on how much they earn and what their job duties require. Meeting only one of those conditions is not enough; both must be satisfied for an exemption…

Payroll shouldn’t be stressful. By planning ahead, you set yourself up for a fresh start in January, avoid last-minute headaches, and give your employees the consistency they rely on. Discover why now is the best time to get started.

California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law (SB 553) has reached its one-year mark, and employers are now in the critical annual review and retraining phase. This article highlights what organizations must do to stay compliant, why employee involvement and engaging training

Payroll errors don’t just happen—they happen when you don’t communicate. This article breaks down the critical updates your payroll provider needs and the high-stakes consequences of staying silent. If you're not keeping them informed, you're risking fines, frustrated employees, and

As summer PTO fills the calendar, employees often hit a slump—but boosting morale doesn’t require big budgets or retreats. Allevity’s guide offers six simple, low-cost ideas—like themed lunches, ice‑cream socials, outdoor meetings, lighthearted challenges, pet-friendly Zoom days, and “sunshine notes”—designed

California's new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard, effective July 23, 2024, requires employers to protect workers from heat-related risks when indoor temperatures reach 82°F or higher. The regulation mandates written safety plans, access to cool-down areas, temperature monitoring, and other

Planning a corporate event, party, or wedding requires careful coordination of staffing, permits, logistics, and cleanup. This guide outlines the key steps to ensure your event runs smoothly and professionally from start to finish.