2026
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June 2026
- Kim’s Message: Even Texas has Workplace Violence Laws
- The Basics of Baby Bonding Leave
- AI and Employee Data: What California Employers Need to Know
- 7 Practical Tips for Tough Talks
- Proposed EEOC Rule May Spell the End of Employer EEO-1 Reports
- Employee Rights During Wildfires, Earthquakes, and Flooding
- OBBBA Updates: Employer Reporting Obligations for Tips & Overtime
- Stay Cool, Stay Compliant: California’s Heat Safety Requirements
- Shared Air Shared Respect: Tackling a Tough Topic with Care
May 2026
- Kim’s Message: Bringing Aloha to Work
- Time to Revisit Your WVPP
- ICE Rewrites Enforcement Guidance for I-9 Form Violations
- 2026 Cal/OSHA Issues Mid-Year Posting Update
- School’s (Almost) Out: What to Know When Hiring Minors
- Does Your Hiring Team Know the Interview Dos and Don’ts?
- Can we Require Employees to Use Accrued Time During Protected Leaves?
- Breaking Communication Barriers
- Return to Office Resets: What You Need to Know
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month
April 2026
- Kim’s Message: Balancing Compliance & Culture for a Healthy Workplace
- FAQ’s on the 2026 Immigration Updates
- It’s Time for a Culture Check
- EEOC & NLRB Guidance Updates: Takeaways for CA Employers
- At-Will Doesn’t Mean Risk-Free
- Ready to Purge Employee Files?
- L.E.A.D. the Winds of Change
- What Employers Need to Know About CA Wage Orders
- Military Leave Roadmap for California Employers
March 2026
- Kim’s Message: Does Working More Increase Productivity?
- What Not to do When Laying Off Employees
- Performance Reviews: Painful or Powerful?
- Consequences of Forgetting the Family and Medical Leave Paperwork
- Do You Pay Employees Fairly? CA Wants to Know.
- Considerations Before Searching Social Media
- The Overlooked Struggle for HR Leaders
- Updated Crime Victim & Court Duty Notice
- Mastering Interpersonal Skills + More
February 2026
- Kim’s Message: When Employees are Arrested at Work
- AI’s Capabilities and its Job Impacts
- Know Your Rights Notice Due February 1
- You Don’t Have to be Sick to Use Sick Time in CA
- Paying Executives is Complicated
- Debunking a Whistleblower Myth
- Love is in the Air at Your Workplace
- February 1 Cal/OSHA Posting Reminder
- LEAD Certification Series & More Events
January 2026
- Kim’s Message: Walking the Talk in 2026
- Why All Employers Should Have an Employee Handbook
- 2026 Minimum Wages by State, City, & County Announced
- Don’t Forget EITC Notice When Sending W2s!
- The Leadership Advantage in 2026
- Never Ending Leaves of Absence
- Compensation Trends Balancing Pay Transparency & Talent Retention
- Support Employee Well-Being in a Challenging Economic Climate
- LEAD Certification Series & More 2026 Events