Personnel Policies

On June 20, 2024, Cal/OSHA’s Standard Board adopted a new regulation that will require certain California businesses to prepare an Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan. Once effective, much like California’s current outdoor heat illness prevention ...
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Virtually all California employers must have a workplace violence prevention plan in place by July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA's model plan offers a starting point for creating a compliant plan. In addition to a model workplace violence prevention plan, ...
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With the rise of telework, the gig economy, and the current economic climate, many employees are seeking additional sources of income. This may take the form of a second job, freelance work, or gig positions, which is commonly referred to as ...
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The Wage Theft Protection Act, California Labor Code Section 2810.5, was adopted in 2011 to address concerns of intentional theft of wages by employers, especially employers in certain industries, such as textile manufacturing, personal services, ...
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Starting on January 1, 2024, California paid sick leave (PSL) expands from a minimum of three days or 24 hours to five days or 40 hours, along with some other changes, including the accrual cap increasing from six days or 48 hours to ten days or 80 ...
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As we approach the New Year, for many California companies, ‘tis the season for important business decisions. In reflecting upon this year and re-evaluating business goals and strategy for the next, companies may be considering changes to their ...
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As we approach the end of the year, employers are busy putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as businesses prepare to commence the new year is updating their employee handbooks to ensure compliance with new laws ...
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