We previously posted an overview of the significant labor-related legislation that will affect most, if not all, employers in California. Here is a brief set of highlights of a few more items that will likely have the broadest impact California businesses.
Topics: HR compliance, overtime pay, california labor laws, labor law compliance, california minimum wage, workforce management
[This article was originally published in December 2017. It has been substantially revised and updated to reflect current information and trends.]
According to several HR experts, most small businesses do not have a written policy manual or employee handbook, an employee orientation process, or even a proper and documented termination procedure.
Yet all of these tools and processes can be the first line of legal defense to avoid costly employee lawsuits.
Topics: policies and procedures, HR compliance, labor law compliance, employee onboarding, policy manuals, handbook
In larger companies, there may be one or several people whose job is to maintain workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations. But in most smaller organizations, the work of training, record-keeping, and reporting may often falls to HR managers.
Topics: HR best practices, HR compliance, HR management practices, Cal/OSHA, OSHA
Every year seems to bring with it more legislation, regulations and Federal and State requirements. The pressure to be both up-to-date and proficient with these laws can be immense. Especially since failing to be in compliance can result in costly errors.
Topics: payroll management, HR compliance, payroll compliance, compliance mistakes, wage and hour compliance
[This article was originally published on November 22, 2017. In light of the recent wildfires in Sonoma County and other regions throughout California, this post has been updated and revised.]
Once again, residents and business owners in California have been dealt a devastating blow by raging wildfires that have destroyed 450 structures and damaged another 190 just in 2019 alone.
Topics: HR compliance, exempt employees, FLSA, disaster recovery plan, non-exempt employees, Cal/OSHA, OSHA