Posts Tagged ‘Employers Report’

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by California Employers Association on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report What you didn’t know about…. Israel Villasenor, CEO, Integrated Molecular Diagnostics recently joined CEA’s Board of Directors; and Melissa Hotell, one of CEA’s HR Business Partners. Israel Villasenor, CEO, Integrated Molecular Diagnostics, CEA Board Member 1. What…

Finding Untapped Potential in Unexpected Places Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Are you having trouble finding good talent? Looking in the same old places likely won’t help. At a time when labor shortages are causing problems for many industries, one recruiting technique that is gaining more…

Navigating “Watch Me Get Fired” Videos Posted by California Employers Association on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report An increasing number of employees are recording their termination meetings with HR representatives, managers and supervisors and posting them on various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. These videos, commonly called “Watch Me Get Fired”…

HR 101: HR Essentials Series – Recording Now Available! Posted by Mari Bradford, HR Director on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Have you recently been hired or promoted into a Human Resource role in California? Are you located in another State, but need an overview of HR laws for those employees in California? Perhaps…

It’s Time to Review Your Heat Illness Prevention Plan Posted by Eli Nuñez, HR Director on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report The Summer of 2023 went on record as the hottest of all time according to NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other members of the scientific community. Whether you blame global…

Get Ready: New Rights Coming for Pregnant Workers Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report California employers often don’t need to pay attention to federal employment rules because we have more stringent requirements. However, California employers must now pay attention to the new federal EEOC regulation for…

Do Employees Need a Right to Disconnect? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Do employees need a right to disconnect from work? The California legislature may think so. AB 2751, an unprecedented bill modeled after European countries, would require employers to define employees’ nonworking hours and…

Kim’s Message: Are You Feeling Anxious or Excited? Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on May 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report One of my friends recently made the decision to sell her home of 20 years, and downsize into a smaller home in a beautiful new retirement community. Before making the decision she was…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by California Employers Association on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report This month we’d like to introduce you to two more people who help improve the experience for all CEA members! Shadi Kanaan, Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Dental Society recently joined CEA’s Board of Directors;…

Pay Data Reporting Deadlines Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Pay data reporting deadlines are just around the bend. Is your company required to report your pay data to the Civil Rights Department (CRD) and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? California law requires private employers…

New Developments: Fast Food Minimum Wage Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D.. HR Compliance Director on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As a reminder, fast food chains must implement the new minimum wage of $20/hour, effective April 1, 2024, and post the Supplemental Required Poster in a conspicuous location in the workplace. Read more about…

Spanish Language Services for Your Company Posted by Astrid Servin, PHRca on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report When employees are spoken to in a language they comprehend they feel more valued, respected and appreciated at work. This generally results in increased productivity, loyalty and contribution to your company culture. If you have hired employees…

Finally, the WVPP Template is Here! Posted by Eli Nunez, HR Director on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Ever since the Governor signed SB 553 in September 2023, employers have been eagerly awaiting guidance from Cal/OSHA, including a template Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). Good news: Cal/OSHA published a model WVPP for general industry employers, and…

California Updates EITC Employer Notification Requirements Posted by California Employers Association on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report On July 10, 2023, California adopted Senate Bill (SB) 131 to update requirements for employers to notify their employees that they may be eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC). Employers must comply with these new notification requirements…

Kim’s Message: Life is Short, Reach for the Brass Ring Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on April 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report March was an interesting month for me. I kicked it off with a visit to a local emergency room and about 15 hours later had emergency gallbladder surgery. For those of…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by [Add the Author Here] on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report This month we’d like to introduce you to two members of California Employers Association’s marketing team that work to keep you informed of what’s happening at CEA! Meet Sara Curtis, Creative Marketing Specialist, and Ana Manzano,…

Fast Food Minimum Wage: One-Month Countdown Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As a reminder, fast food chains must prepare for the new minimum wage of $20/hour, effective April 1, 2024. That is just one month away! The new law (AB 1228) applies to all limited-service…

What Information Must be Included in a Job Description? Posted by Vicki Simpson, HR Business Partner on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Question: I have a new sales position open in our office. Are there any legal requirements around the information that I have to include in a job description? Answer: There are no legal…

Strategies to Combat Minimum Wage Increases Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant, Cascade Employers Association on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As of January 1, 2024, seven states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, California, and most of New York now have a minimum wage of $15 or more. Compare this to…

Download Your WVPP Fact Sheet & Incident Log Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report As many California businesses are now aware, almost all employers will be required to maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) starting July 1, 2024. Employers still have many questions about how…

Brand New Investigation Requirement for California Employers Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Many California employers are aware that the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) requires a timely, thorough and objective workplace investigation when there is an allegation of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Now, California…

Is My Salesperson Exempt from Wage and Hour Requirements? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report It may surprise many California employers to learn there is an exception to minimum wage, overtime, and meal/rest requirements for certain salespeople. Yes, you read that correctly. While this may seem…

Kim’s Message: How Much Should Your Employees Weigh? Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on March 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Can you imagine telling your employees how much they need to weigh, and then making them step onto a scale each month, in order to keep their job? How about requiring your employees…

New Trainings Launched! Posted by California Employers Association on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report CEA is launching new offerings you won’t want to miss. Upskill your workforce with our new four week virtual training series, Elevate Your Expertise: An Upskilling Training Series on March 5. Join us at our new CEA offices for an onsite training, 2024 Labor…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by [Add the Author Here] on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report This month we’d like to introduce you to two more California Employers Association team members that work to keep you informed of what’s happening at CEA! Meet Kelley Downey, Operations Assistant, and Stephanie Neely, Marketing Director. Kelley…

An Ounce of Prevention in 2024… Posted by Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Training & Coaching Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We’ve all heard this quote at one time or another, but how might it work in business in terms and our…

California’s Inside, Outside, and Upside Down Sales Exemptions Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report It may surprise many California employers to learn there is an exception to minimum wage, overtime, and meal/rest requirements for certain salespeople. Yes, you read that correctly. While this may seem “upside…

Our Employee Ghosted Us. Now What? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are covering the concept of “ghosting”—a popular term in dating culture, which refers to suddenly ending all communication and contact with someone. Ghosting also occurs in the…

Pitfalls of Unlimited PTO Policies Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Unlimited Paid-Time-Off Programs have gained popularity amongst many employers, but is unlimited PTO really the way to go? There are a number of reasons California employers are cautioned against these plans, ranging from employee satisfaction…

Relaxed Rules on COVID Exclusion Periods Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) significantly relaxed the rules on COVID exclusion periods, moving away from the 5-day isolation requirement after someone tests positive. Most COVID-19 workplace rules are…

Valentine’s Day Deadline for California Employers Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Many out-of-state employers are surprised to learn that California employers cannot prevent former employees from working for competitors. Non-compete agreements in California are generally not enforceable, as they are prohibited by California Business and…

Kim’s Message: Invest More to Get More Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on February 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report In last year’s February’s newsletter I wrote about how Valentine’s Day is a good time to show those who you care about some love, and also a good time to show your employees how…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About… Posted by California Employers Association on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report This month we’d like to introduce you to two-thirds of CEA’s amazing operations department: Andrea Frederickson, Controller and Jennifer Guerrero, Operations. Andrea Frederickson, Controller, CEA 1. How long have you been with CEA? 4 years. 2. What was your first job? I…

Just Because you Offer an EAP Plan Doesn’t Mean Employees Have to Use it Posted by Kim Gusman, President & CEO on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Just when you think people are getting smarter, here’s a crazy story that goes from bad to worse. I am calling this “three strikes and you are…

Total Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees Posted by Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director of Compensation Services, Cascade Employers Associations on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report 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…

How to Spot a Bully (and What to do About it) Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Chances are, most of us have encountered difficult personalities in the workplace. However, when the behavior rises to the level of bullying this often presents a major challenge for…

Are Your Exempt Employees Really Exempt? Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report Many employers mistakenly assume they can simply pay someone a salary and classify them as “exempt,” but this is not the case. In fact, the default in California is that an employee is assumed…

Answers to Paid Sick Leave Questions Posted by Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has updated their Frequently Asked Questions page to answer some of our questions regarding the new paid sick leave law (SB 616). They also updated the mandatory Paid Sick Leave poster, and Wage Theft…

2024 IRS Mileage Rate Increase Posted by Kim Gusman on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report While minimum wages are increasing, the IRS gave employees who drive for company business another present this holiday season: an increase in the standard mileage rate to 67 cents/mile (up from 65.5 cents/mile) effective January 1, 2024! On December…

Kim’s Message: Thanks & Gratitude Posted by Kim Gusman on January 1, 2024 Tags: Employers Report And just like that, another year has come and gone! I hope you had some time to relax over the holiday season and spend some time with friends and family. I know that spending time with my daughters and…