Assistive Animals at Work: Understanding Compliance, Standards, and Accommodations

Allowing assistive animals at work supports employees with disabilities but requires careful consideration of legal, operational, and accommodation standards. This guide outlines key compliance requirements and best practices for successfully managing assistive animals in the workplace.

Out-of-State Employees: Opportunity and Challenge

Hiring out-of-state employees offers growth opportunities but comes with challenges, including legal, tax, and payroll complexities. This guide covers key considerations to help businesses navigate compliance and successfully manage a remote workforce.

Expanding Protections Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act: California’s SB 700

California's SB700, effective January 1, 2024, marks a crucial update to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination based on off-the-job cannabis use. Explore the key changes and implications for employers and employees.

California’s SB 699 and AB 1076: Nondisclosure Agreements and Protecting Intellectual Property

Explore how California's SB 699 and the replacement of AB 1076 with new nondisclosure agreements aim to protect intellectual property and address noncompete agreements.

California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (SB 553): What Employers Need to Know

California's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (SB 553) is set to take effect soon. Learn about its requirements, implications for employers, and strategies for effective implementation.

Health Care Workers’ Minimum Wages to Change Effective June 1, 2024 – What Do You Need to Know?

California Healthcare Wage Update: Starting June 1, 2024, SB 525 raises minimum wages for healthcare workers, impacting a wide range of roles. Adjustments vary by facility size, with larger hospitals seeing bigger initial increases. Key exclusions apply. Stay informed.

Shielding Your Payroll from Digital Pickpockets: A Business Owner’s Guide to Preventing Direct Deposit Fraud

Guard Against Payroll Fraud: Educate staff, verify changes, and partner with banks to protect your payroll from direct deposit scams. Quick action is key to mitigating loss. Stay vigilant.

Navigating 2024’s California Pay and Leave Updates

As 2024 is just around the corner, it's time to get a handle on some key changes in pay and labor laws that are heading our way. We're looking at an uptick in the minimum wage and a shake-up in

CA Introducing Reproductive Loss Leave

Come January 1, 2024, the Golden State introduces yet another significant leave entitlement: reproductive loss leave.

Payroll and HR Issues You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By actively identifying and addressing key HR and payroll issues, organizations can remain compliant and cultivate a healthier, more productive work environment.

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