Posts Tagged ‘Employers Report’

On-Demand Harassment Training Posted by California Employers Association on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report CEA Membership Highlight: On-Demand Harassment Prevention Training  California businesses with 5 or more employees MUST provide harassment prevention training every 2 years (SB1343). Employees are required to have 1 hour of training. Supervisors and Managers are required to have 2…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by California Employers Association on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report What you didn’t know about…. Jackie Gunby, Product & Operations Support and Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director, have recently joined the CEA Team. Jackie Gunby, Products & Operations Support, CEA 1. What’s the best piece of…

2025 Brings New Minimum Wages by State, City, & County Posted by Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report Happy New Year! Many hourly and even some salaried employees are celebrating the new 2025 minimum wage increases occurring across California, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. Be…

A New Year’s Refresher on Floating Holidays Posted by Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report As business leaders are updating their handbooks for 2025 and reviewing employee benefits, CEA has received a number of questions about floating holiday policies and personal days. While many employers provide this type…

Tackling the “Great Detachment” Posted by Kecia Hanson, Learning & Development Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report As we step into 2025, the workplace continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for employers. According to Gallup, this past year, employees were feeling increasingly detached from their jobs, yet struggled to make the…

Ensure Your Employees Thrive in 2025 Posted by Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Training & Coaching Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report You’ve probably heard the cliché—play to your strengths. Are you doing all you can as a leader to ensure your employees are thriving? When employees discover and leverage their natural talents…

New Year, New HR Checklist for 2025 Posted by Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report It’s officially 2025, which means it’s time to get your HR Checklist ready for the New Year! We’ve got you covered to make sure you stay compliant. Read below for some important reminders.…

2025 IRS Mileage Rate Announced Posted by Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report Employers who use the IRS standard mileage to reimburse employees who drive their personal cars on company business rate will need to pay a little more in 2025. The IRS announced on December 19 that the standard…

Kim’s Message: California’s New 2025 Laws in a Nutshell Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on January 1, 2025 Tags: Employers Report Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s already January, 2025! Thank you for allowing CEA to serve your HR needs for the past 87 years. Thank you for trusting us with your…

Thrive in 2025: Online, On Demand, and On Site Learning Opportunities! Posted by California Employers Association on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report CEA Membership Highlight: On-Demand Training  Looking to expand your knowledge in 2025? Start 2025 of strong with a comprehensive training plan. Through our on site, virtual, or on-demand training options, CEA can help you…

Golden State Growing Pains: Have You Budgeted for 2025 Wage Increases? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Inevitably, at each year’s end, California employers must budget for increasing minimum wage and salary requirements taking effect on January 1st. Because the last few years have…

2025 Focuses on New Crime Victim Rights Posted by Virginia Young, J.D., HR Compliance Director on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report While California law has long protected employees who may need time off to attend court for a variety of reasons, including time off for jury or witness duty, or when the employee is…

New Laws Businesses Should Prepare for Ahead of January 1, 2025 Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Governor Newsom signed dozens of bills, including new notice requirements for whistleblowers and restrictions on employer speech rights, many of which will take effect on January 1, 2025. We’ve highlighted some…

New Year, New Required Posters Posted by California Employers Association on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Each year, as new employment laws are enacted, updates to labor law posters are almost guaranteed and 2025 is no exception! California employers are aware that they must display the required federal and state posters in a prominent…

Have Yourself a Compliant Little Christmas Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca, HR Director on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report California employers must ensure their teams complete harassment prevention training to stay compliant—and it may save your holiday party, too! With two hours of training for supervisors, and one for employees, every two years, the…

Tis the Season: Holiday Closure Considerations Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on December 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report While some companies are busier than ever during the holiday season buzz, for others, December represents a “slowdown”—a time for rest, hibernation, and festivities. Many employers even shut down for a week…

California Employers Lose Option to Require Vacation Leave Before PFL Posted by California Employers Association on November 25, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Effective January 1, 2025, California employers will no longer be allowed to require their employees to take two weeks of accrued vacation leave before taking paid family leave under the State’s family temporary…

Kim’s Message: Ho-Ho-Holiday Cheer Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on November 25, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Ah, the holiday season! A magical time of year when office coffee mysteriously becomes peppermint-flavored, Secret Santa becomes “Who Forgot to Sign Their Name?” and HR has to juggle the fine line between festive fun and California…

New Trainings to Keep you From Falling out of Compliance Posted by California Employers Association on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Don’t “fall” out of compliance! Join us for Wage and Hour Audit Package: Page Prevention Training on November 14 and learn how to properly manage a wage an hour audit to protect yourself from rule changes…

You Requested a Market Base Pay Assessment: What Does It Entail? Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant, Cascade Employers Association on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report When you request a market base pay assessment, you’re seeking a comprehensive analysis of how your organization’s compensation stacks up against industry standards and competitors. This process is…

How Compensation Philosophy and Strategy Play a Critical Role in Business Success Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant, Cascade Employers Association on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report In today’s competitive business environment, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just offering a competitive salary. Companies need to have a clear, structured approach to…

Drugs, Alcohol and Workplace Policies Posted by Eli Nunez, HR Director on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report The latest statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shed a grim light on addiction in the United States. According to the Institute’s 2023 national survey, over 10% of people ages 12 and older…

California’s Captive Audience Ban: Politics and Religion Off the Table Posted by Vicki Simpson, Senior HR Business Partner on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Election season is just around the corner and employers may be tempted to discuss their political viewpoints with their employees. This will soon be a no-no based on California’s new…

New Law Drives Updates to all Job Postings in 2025 Posted by Mari Bradford, Senior HR Director on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Starting January 1, 2025, employers advertising open positions will need to be aware of a new requirement that Governor Newsom signed into law. Employers will no longer be allowed to state…

When Was Your Last Wage and Hour Audit? New Laws for Employers! Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report When was your last wage and hour audit? When was the last time your supervisors attended wage and hour training? Are your wage and hour policies…

Kim’s Message: Success Across State Lines Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on November 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report I was trying to count the number of times I’ve been to Lake Tahoe over the years, and I’d guess that I’ve made nearly 70 trips to enjoy what many travelers regard as one of…

Background Checks Improve Company Culture Posted by Seth Atchue, Background Online on October 24, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As today’s world becomes more connected than ever, background checks play a pivotal role in reducing risk and creating safer work environments. By conducting thorough background screenings, companies empower their teams to make informed hiring decisions, ultimately…

How CEA’s HR Assist Program Can Work for You Posted by Joanna Luna, HR Business Partner on October 24, 2024 Tags: Employers Report A few years ago, CEA recognized that many of our members need additional support with day-to-day HR functions. We heard from members that were just starting their new business and needed help…

Finish the Year Strong with New Skills Posted by California Employers Association on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report We are in the final quarter of the year, and what better time than now to upgrade your staff’s skillset and start 2025 out strong! Elevate Your Expertise: An Upskilling Training Series is perfect for professionals from all…

Top 5 Skills For New Managers Posted by [Add the Author Here] on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Post content here.

Leave Laws for School-Related Activities Posted by Vicki Simpson, HR Business Partner on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report The time is here for all of the kiddos and teens to return to school. Just when you sigh a breath of relief, you remember all of the events and school meetings that your employees will…

The Severance Payoff Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca, HR Director on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Terminations are like taxes—they are almost certain in any workplace. The reasons for terminations vary, from involuntary, to position eliminations, to retirement. Employers may wonder if severance pay mandatory in California? When should you offer a severance agreement?…

The Dos and Don’ts of Politics in the Workplace Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As a child, I was told that there were three topics you should never discuss at a dinner party: religion, politics, and money. While you may or may not…

Wildfires Bring Back Facemasks Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca, HR Director on October 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report In California, we have become accustomed to high winds and fire danger in the Fall. This year, our so-called “fire season” has started earlier and with great force, especially in Southern California. With four major fires currently…

How to Handle Overpayment of Wages Posted by Mari Bradford, Senior HR Director on September 26, 2024 Tags: Employers Report We have received some questions on the HR Hotline recently asking what an employer can do when an employee owes them money. One employer asked, “I just realized that we overpaid an employee on a…

Kim’s Message: The Blind Men and the Elephant Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on September 26, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Have you heard the parable about the blind men and the elephant? It’s a folk tale that originated out of India, which tells the story about a group of blind men who have never…

Should Employers Be Required to Prevent Workplace Violence? Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on September 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Mass shootings are tragic, no matter where or when they occur. However, is it reasonable to require nearly all California employers to try to prevent violence from occurring in the workplace? This is…

Breaking Up is Hard to Do Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on September 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Depending on your age or what your parents listened to, you may or may not be familiar with a song recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1962 called, “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”. It was…

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca on September 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report With summer in the rearview mirror and fall just around the corner, don’t lose sight of California’s latest COVID regulations. The CDC estimates that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 27 states including California, and with…

Kim’s Message: Business & Poker – A Winning Combination Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on September 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Two years ago my parents left Arizona and moved back to California to be closer to family. Growing up in a very small town in Oregon, Friday nights at my home were…

Fall Trainings and Member Appreciation Month Recap Posted by California Employers Association on August 28, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Our valued members, are the reason that the California Employers Association was founded 87 years ago. Each August, as a thank you for being a member, we celebrate Member Appreciation Month. This year, employers attended our complimentary webinars…

Join us for a Half Day Conference in Tahoe Posted by California Employers Association on August 28, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Last month we sent out a survey to our members as part of Member Appreciation Month. One of the questions asked each year is, “What other member benefits would you like CEA to offer?”…

The Future of Human Capital Management is Here Posted by Maria Sandoval, Channel Sales Manager, Paylocity on August 27, 2024 Tags: Employers Report At Paylocity, our mission is to elevate the profession of Payroll and Human Resources out of the back office and into the boardroom where it belongs. We do this by providing clients…

Does Your Workplace Pass the Civility Test? Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca, HR Director on August 27, 2024 Tags: Employers Report You may have heard the latest workplace buzzword, “civility” and wondered how it applies to your workplace. The focus on civility is gaining traction in workplaces throughout all industries. Perhaps it stems from new…

2025 Minimum Wage Increase Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on August 27, 2024 Tags: Employers Report We may still be in 2024, however, many of us have already been reminded to review next year’s budget, with the announcement of 2025 minimum wage increases. As of January 1, 2025, California’s minimum…

California’s PAGA Reform: New Opportunities for Employers Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report On July 1, 2024, Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92 were signed into law, significantly reforming California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The reforms mark impactful changes to how wage-and-hour…

USERRA May Require Paid Leave Posted by California Employers Association on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report On May 21, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit held that short-term military leave may be comparable to jury duty leave and bereavement leave and therefore may be subject to payment if the employer…

Poor Attendance or Protected Leave? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report A common, but often frustrating dilemma for HR professionals and managers occurs when an employee is experiencing attendance issues for a variety of reasons. For example, one day your employee missed work due…

Get in Compliance: Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements! Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As a reminder, July 1, 2024 was the deadline for virtually all California employers to have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and provide initial training to employees on the…

The Stay Interview Advantage Posted by Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Training & Coaching Director on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report We have all experienced that “too little, too late” feeling. For some of us, it may have been a small thing and for others, a major event in our lives. When we lose…

Indoor Heat Illness Standard Took Effect July 23 Posted by Eli Nuñez, HR Director on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Ever since Cal/OSHA’s Standard Board adopted a new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention regulation (8 C.C.R. section 3396) on June 20, California employers have been eagerly waiting for more guidance, as well as an effective date. Both…

Employee Rights During Natural Disasters Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., Vice President of Human Resources on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report In many areas, this summer has broken temperature records, creating raging fires in California, and hurricanes in other parts of the nation. From a human resource compliance perspective, there are employee rights that…

Kim’s Message: We Appreciate You! Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on August 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Last year I had a meeting at my credit union and instead of saying “thank you” when the meeting came to end, the person said, “appreciate you,” as we shook hands. That was the first time I’d…

Member Appreciation Month Preview Posted by California Employers Association on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report 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…

Hidden Fees Banned as of July 1 Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report At CEA, our focus is on providing employers peace of mind with Human Resource compliance solutions. However, we also want to alert members to a new regulatory law which impacts how California businesses…

July Minimum Wages Increase Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report You may have blinked and realized that half of 2024 is already behind us. However, July 1 is an important date this year, as it marks many new compliance deadlines for California employers. This includes the brand…

New Indoor Heat Illness Standard Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report It’s getting Hot in HR this summer. As many California employers scramble to comply with the new Workplace Violence Prevention Plan requirements, another required safety plan is on the horizon: the Indoor Heat Illness Prevention…

Take Care of Your Health This Summer Posted by Mari Bradford, HR Director on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report For many people, summer means exciting outdoor activities and fun with friends and family; for others, summer can be a difficult time to manage all of their responsibilities. There are usually high expectations of fun…

EEOC Announces Failure to File Deadline for EEO-1 Reporting Posted by California Employers Association on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report On June 5, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it had entered the Failure to File phase for EEO-1 reporting, as described in the agency’s recently updated EEO-1 Reporting Instruction…

Health Care Raises Delayed Again! Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Employees in the healthcare industry have been waiting for minimum wage increases, which were originally due to take effect in June. Then, the Legislature pushed that deadline to July 1 to align with the State’s…

Kim’s Message: Dog Days of Summer Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on July 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report What are the dog days of summer? The Almanac explains that the Dog Days of Summer, which generally occur between July and August in the Northern Hemisphere, are when heat and humidity are at their…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by [Add the Author Here] on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report What you didn’t know about…. Anthony Reyes, MHRM, Chief Administrative Officer, Chapa-De Indian Health recently joined CEA’s Board of Directors; and Evan Wise, Member Services Manager for CEA. Anthony Reyes, MHRM, Chief Administrative Officer, Chapa-De Indian…

The Importance of Stay Interviews Posted by Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Training & Coaching Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report According to SHRM’s Global Workplace Culture Report 2023, 96% of employees are less likely to dread going to work when they’re in a positive culture, and 78% are less likely to look…

Health Care Minimum Wage Delayed! Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Many employees in the healthcare industry have been looking forward to (and employers have been bracing for) minimum wage increases, which were due to take effect in June. However, at the eleventh hour, the Legislature…

Pop Quiz: Hourly v. Regular Rate of Pay Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report For California employers, it is recommended to frequently audit your wage and hour practices to avoid claims. This includes assessing timekeeping practices, meal and rest issues, premium pay, reimbursement practices, and wage…

New EEOC Guidance on Workplace Harassment Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report For the first time in nearly 25 years, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published new guidance on workplace harassment, including over 70 examples and new terminology. We recommend that employers and HR professionals…

Reporting Time Pay’s Tricky Rules Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Maria runs a landscape business. She creates a work schedule for her team every Friday, for the following week. Sometimes, due to weather or broken equipment, her employees show up for work and Maria sends…

More Mid-Year Labor Law Poster Updates Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As many California employers know, there are about 20 different state and federal notices that all employers are required to post in the workplace, and some carry the potential for hefty fines. For example, failure to…

Kim’s Message: Keeping Your Employees Safe Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on June 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Years ago, a disgruntled ex-employee drove all the way from Southern California up to the CEA main office in Sacramento, to deliver a manifesto and an oversized conspiracy-style poster board he had created, accusing CEA of…