Posts by Stephanie Neely
Employee Change in Relationship
Employee Change in Relationship Download California’s Unemployment Insurance Code requires employers to notify employees of changes in their employment status, such as terminations, layoffs, or reductions in hours. This sample form can be used to satisfy these requirements. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website…
Read MoreMinimum Wage – Covered Health Care Employees Posting
Minimum Wage – Covered Health Care Employees Posting Download This DIR notice is required to be visibly posted to inform eligible health care workers of their minimum wage rights. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a Member Members…
Read MoreCalifornia & U.S. Unemployment Rates
California & U.S. Unemployment Rates Download A direct link to the California EDD website for labor market information, including data by labor force, industry and occupation. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a Member Members get instant full…
Read MorePDL CFRA FMLA Fact Sheet
PDL CFRA FMLA Fact Sheet Download A fact sheet on PDL, CFRA, and FMLA, explaining each leave type, when the leaves can run concurrently, how to calculate coverage periods, and available state wage replacement programs. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts…
Read MorePDL and/or Reasonable Accommodation – Certification Health Care Provider
PDL and/or Reasonable Accommodation – Certification Health Care Provider Download Employers can request this form from employees’ healthcare providers to verify pregnancy-related health issues, ensuring compliance with privacy requirements while obtaining necessary information. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more!…
Read MoreCFRA / FMLA Medical Certification Form – Spanish
CFRA / FMLA Medical Certification Form – Spanish Download Este formulario del Departamento de Derechos Civiles verifica la necesidad de un empleado de obtener una licencia FMLA o CFRA debido a una condición de salud grave. Debe ser completado por el profesional de la salud del empleado. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms…
Read MoreCFRA / FMLA Medical Certification Form
CFRA / FMLA Medical Certification Form Download This Civil Rights Department form verifies an employee’s need for FMLA or CFRA leave due to a serious health condition. It must be completed by the employee’s health care provider. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access…
Read MorePaid Family Leave Eligibility Fact Sheet
Paid Family Leave Eligibility Fact Sheet Download A fact sheet on EDD’s Paid Family Leave, describing eligibility for wage replacement benefits and the distinction between PFL benefits and unpaid leave rights. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a…
Read MoreFamily Care & Medical Leave Fact Sheet
Family Care & Medical Leave Fact Sheet Download This Civil Rights Department form provides employees with information about Family Care and Medical Leave options, including benefits like State Disability and Paid Family Leave wage replacement. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts…
Read More2026 Employment Laws and Employers They Affect Chart
2026 Employment Laws and Employers They Affect Chart Download This fact sheet helps employers determine which California and federal laws apply to them based on employee headcount. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a Member Members get instant…
Read MoreExempt Analysis Worksheet – Salesperson
Exempt Analysis Worksheet – Salesperson Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member Download This worksheet helps determine whether an inside or outside sales position is exempt or non-exempt. Employers use it to…
Read MoreExempt Analysis Worksheet – Professional Exemption
Exempt Analysis Worksheet – Professional Exemption Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member Download This worksheet helps determine whether a professional position is exempt or non-exempt. Employers use it to describe the…
Read MoreExempt Analysis Worksheet – Executive/Managerial
Exempt Analysis Worksheet – Executive/Managerial Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member Download This worksheet helps determine whether an executive or managerial position is exempt or non-exempt. Employers use it to describe…
Read MoreRequest for Reasonable Accommodation (CRD) – Spanish
Request for Reasonable Accommodation (CRD) – Spanish Download Este paquete del Departamento de Derechos Civiles proporciona plantillas y orientación para ayudar a los empleadores y empleados a participar eficazmente en el proceso interactivo para adaptaciones por discapacidad. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access…
Read MoreRequest for Reasonable Accommodation (CRD) – English
Request for Reasonable Accommodation (CRD) – English Download This Civil Rights Department packet provides templates and guidance to help employers and employees effectively engage in the interactive process for disability accommodations. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a…
Read MoreInvestigation Credibility Assessment
Investigation Credibility Assessment Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member This form helps workplace investigators assess interviewee credibility by analyzing demeanor, the logic and chronology of statements, and evidence gathered during the…
Read MoreHarassment Prevention Training Fact Sheet
Harassment Prevention Training Fact Sheet Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member Download A fact sheet outlining which employers must provide harassment prevention training, the frequency, approved trainers, required topics, compensation for…
Read MoreFair Chance Act Toolkit (CRD)
Fair Chance Act Toolkit (CRD) Download This Civil Rights Department resource page provides employers with tools to comply with California’s criminal history hiring laws, including FAQs, sample forms, and compliance statements. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a…
Read MoreEnglish Only in the Workplace Fact Sheet
English Only in the Workplace Fact Sheet Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member Download This fact sheet outlines the limited exceptions to California’s ban on English-only policies in the workplace. Members…
Read MoreEEOC Investigation Questions for Witnesses
EEOC Investigation Questions for Witnesses Download Sample interview questions for employers to use when interviewing witnesses other than the complainant and accused in a workplace harassment investigation. Members get instant, full access to HR Forms PLUS:   Unlimited HR phone and email support   Members-only website access and discounts …and more! Become a Member Members get instant…
Read MoreTotal Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees
Total Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees Posted by Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director of Compensation Services on December 28, 2023 Tags: Employee Benefits Total rewards, at a high level, are split into two categories: direct compensation (i.e., salary), and indirect compensation (i.e., benefits, schedule, training, development, etc.). These two pieces work together to reward employees for…
Read MoreIncreasing Wages and Budgeting Tips for 2024
Increasing Wages and Budgeting Tips for 2024 Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on December 21, 2023 Tags: Compensation Inevitably, at each year’s end, businesses must prepare for increasing minimum wage and salary requirements and this is not different for 2024. The last few years have marked persistent inflation, leaving many employers surprised by…
Read MoreNew Year, New Leaves
New Year, New Leaves Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on November 16, 2023 Tags: Leaves of Absence Employers—it is time to pull out your handbooks and get ready for some major revisions to two leave laws for 2024: paid sick leave and bereavement leave. California employers must prepare for the mandatory paid sick…
Read MoreNew Law Requires Businesses to Provide Medical Access to Employee Bathrooms
New Law Requires Businesses to Provide Medical Access to Employee Bathrooms Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on August 31, 2023 Tags: Compliance A bill that didn’t get much attention back in January is something many employers need to be aware of to avoid fines and lawsuits. California enacted Assembly Bill 1632, which requires many…
Read More4 things to Consider Before Allowing Employees to be 100% Remote
4 things to Consider Before Allowing Employees to be 100% Remote Posted by Kori Schneider, HR Director on April 13, 2023 Tags: Policies In our March newsletter, we published an article about things to think about if you’re considering allowing employees to work remotely on a permanent basis. In this article, we take the discussion one step…
Read MoreGet Involved in Office Romances
Get Involved in Office Romances Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on February 9, 2023 Tags: Policies With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a good time for employers to review workplace dating policies. Everything is great with an office romance, until it isn’t. Many business owners have learned the hard way that office…
Read MoreLast CalSavers Deadline is June 30, 2022Â
Last CalSavers Deadline is June 30, 2022 Posted by Astrid Servin, HR Director on June 2, 2022 Tags: Compliance California’s Mandatory Retirement Savings Program Deadlines Reminder CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (CalSavers) is a state-run retirement savings program for private-sector employees whose employers do not offer a retirement program. The program was slowly introduced to employers over…
Read MoreIs Your Business Staying California Compliant?
Is Your Business Staying California Compliant? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on April 7, 2022 Tags: Compliance If you are like many California employers, business owners, and HR professionals, you have been juggling a lot lately. Between finding and retaining talent, meeting operational needs, and keeping up to date with the ever-changing COVID rules, you…
Read MoreCalifornia Announces New 2022 Salary Level for Computer Software Employee Exemption
California Announces New 2022 Salary Level for Computer Software Employee Exemption Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on Thursday, November 18, 2021 Tags: Compensation Are your computer software employees salaried or hourly employees? If they aren’t earning at least $104,149.81 in 2022, you’d better make sure they are being paid by the hour. That’s…
Read MoreTest Your HR Compliance Knowledge with Our Quiz
Test Your HR Compliance Knowledge with Our Quiz Posted by California Employers Association Tags: Compliance Do you know the answers to these questions? How often do you provide Paid Sick Leave for all of your employees? Do you provide your non-exempt employees with a Wage Theft Prevention Act Notice? When was the last time your…
Read MoreWhat are the Poster Requirements for Remote Workers?
What are the Poster Requirements for Remote Workers? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on October 22, 2020 Tags: Compliance If you have employees working remotely due to COVID-19, you may need to order more State/Federal employment law posters than normal for 2021. Wondering how to satisfy your obligation to post the required notices conspicuously in…
Read MorePolitics and Personnel Issues
Politics and Personnel Issues Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, HR Compliance Director on October 8, 2020 Tags: Compliance Employer Considerations for the Upcoming Election On the cusp of the November 2020 election, employers may wonder what rights employees have with respect to taking time off for voting, bringing political ideology to the workplace, and engaging in…
Read MoreIs Free Speech Protected in the Workplace?
Is Free Speech Protected in the Workplace? Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on June 25, 2020 Tags: Compliance COVID-19 fears, increased remote work, government protests, civil rights rallies and marches have created a heightened stress level for many. As employers, how do we navigate these matters while following applicable laws and regulations? Read…
Read MoreTouch of Gray? 1 in 5 Workers Age 40 and Over Report Age Discrimination
Touch of Gray? 1 in 5 Workers Age 40 and Over Report Age Discrimination Posted by Gail Cecchettini Whaley on September 12, 2019 Tags: Policies Yes, it’s true; the workforce is aging. By 2024, one-quarter of the workforce will be over age 55—with the fastest growth rate among those 65 and older. And ageism against…
Read MoreWorkplace Harassment Guide for California Employers
Workplace Harassment Guide for California Employers Posted by HR Advisor Team on January 3, 2018 Tags: Policies With sexual harassment scandals in the news, employers may find more employees coming forward with similar claims in their businesses. For businesses who are unsure of how to put together an effective anti-harassment policy or what to do…
Read MoreGuide to California’s Equal Pay Laws
Guide to California’s Equal Pay Laws Posted by Gail Cecchettini Whaley on April 16, 2016 Tags: Compensation CEA Presents: Guide to California’s Equal Pay Laws Concerns about the pay gap between men and women is an important issue for American women. In fact, in a recent survey, respondents were asked, “what’s the most important issue facing…
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