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Kim’s Message: Success Across State Lines

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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…

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Background Checks Improve Company Culture

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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…

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How CEA’s HR Assist Program Can Work for You

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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…

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October 2024

October 2024 Kim’s Message: The Blind Men & the Elephant Wildfires Bring Back Facemasks Politics in the Workplace Handling Overpayment of Wages How HR Assist Can Work for You When Should I Offer a Severance Agreement? Leave Laws for School-Related Activities Top 5 Skills For New Managers Finish the Year Strong with New Skills

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Finish the Year Strong with New Skills

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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…

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Leave Laws for School-Related Activities

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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…

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The Severance Payoff

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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?…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Politics in the Workplace

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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…

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Wildfires Bring Back Facemasks

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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…

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How to Handle Overpayment of Wages

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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…

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Kim’s Message: The Blind Men and the Elephant

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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…

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