Posts by Sara Curtis
July 2025
July 2025 Kim’s Message: The Hidden Costs of Black & White Thinking Member Appreciation Month Preview July 1 Minimum Wage Increases in California Telework Accommodation Requests on the Rise Can Employers Run Credit Checks? Failing to Address Workplace Gossip Carries High Cost Q&A: Excessive Bathroom Breaks Why HR Certification Matters Especially in California CEA Celebrates…
Read MoreCEA Celebrates Pet Photo Day + Summer Events
We love our pets. Like many workplaces, the team at CEA often share photos and stories about the furry and four-legged members of our family. Friday, July 11 is All American Pet Photo Day, encouraging pet owners to share photos of their pets, highlighting the special bond they share and the joy they bring to our lives.
Read MoreTelework Accommodation Requests on the Rise
As more employers are requiring return to onsite work, CEA’s phoneline has been buzzing with questions about telework accommodation requests. This trend isn’t just limited to private employers, either. Governor Newsom’s controversial Executive Order N-22-25 requires State employees to return onsite for a minimum of 4 days a week, subject to limited exceptions, starting July 1, 2025.
Read MoreFailing to Address Workplace Gossip Carries High Cost
With the advancement in AI technology, bad actors have new ways of causing harm, from mimicking someone’s voice to scam a loved one, to altering images and spreading false information. This type of harm is now finding its way into the workplace, and created a nightmare for Lilian Carranza, a captain in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Read MoreWhy HR Certification Matters Especially in California
In today’s complex workplace, staying compliant with employment laws and managing people effectively is more critical than ever. For HR professionals and small business owners in California, where employment regulations are among the most intricate in the nation, investing in HR certification is a strategic advantage.
Read MoreMember Appreciation Month Preview
Our valued members are the reason that the California Employers Association was founded in 1937! As a thank you for being a member, we dedicate every August to YOU! Yes, we realize it’s only July but now is the time to sign up for next month’s exciting events. This year we are proud to highlight three of our members to bring you Chocolates, Sailing and a fun day of Golf as prizes!
Read MoreCan Employers Run Credit Reports in California?
Considering running a consumer credit report on a job applicant or employee? Not so fast. In California, credit reports for employment purposes are generally prohibited. However, there are exceptions for certain employees.
Read MoreJuly 1 Minimum Wage Increases in California
Summer is in full swing and California employers should be aware of several July 1 local area minimum wage increases, as well as minimum wage requirements in the healthcare industry.
Read MoreKim’s Message: The Hidden Costs of Black and White Thinking
Many years ago, as I was going through a difficult divorce, I sought the help of a therapist who helped me see that I was doing a lot of “Black and White Thinking.” I wanted to be “the perfect mother” and have the “perfect marriage”, and the idea of a divorce to me meant that I must be horrible at both. I had trapped myself into all-or-nothing judgements, which were not good for my mental health. Thankfully, my therapist taught me about “grey thinking,” which allowed me to embrace a wide range of possibilities and acknowledge that instead of labeling situations as just good or bad, each one most likely had multiple perspectives and layers of complexity.
Read MoreCompliance Couch: Top 3 Tips for Hiring Minors
While extending employment opportunities to people under the age of 18 allows you to expand your talent pool, there are many key labor law distinctions to keep in mind in order to stay compliant while hiring & employing minors.
Read MoreCEO Roundtables: Your Competitive Edge in a Disruptive World
Why join a CEO Roundtable? Because smart leaders don’t go it alone. Step into a meeting where innovation, insight, and impact collide.
Read MoreWhen Nature Calls: Managing Excessive Bathroom Breaks in the Workplace
Our subject matter experts at CEA take a lot of call on a variety of HR related topics. The question below is one we commonly receive on our HR phone line at CEA. Keep reading for important considerations and example steps for how to handle this situation!
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