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Navigating Paid Sick Leave in California

On 17 February 2025

A Blog by HR California California’s paid sick leave law has been in effect for 10 years, but confusion around its rules remains a common challenge for employers. The Basics of Paid Sick Leave Under California law,...

LA City Council Approves Tourism Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase 2025-2028

On 11 February 2025

A Blog by HR Watchdog/Cal Chamber On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to gradually increase the minimum wage for certain tourism workers — airport and hotel employees...

Mileage Reimbursement Compliance

On 7 February 2025

A blog by Lewitt Hackman, a law corporation On December 19, the IRS published an updated mileage reimbursement rate for 2025: $0.70 per mile, a three-cent increase from the 2024 rate. The rate applies to all vehicles,...

Referral Partner Highlight – Caroline Donelan, Esq., Partner at BLANK ROME

On 6 February 2025

It is my pleasure to highlight this month, Caroline Powell Donelan, Partner with the law office of BLANK ROME Caroline Donelan is a trusted adviser and strategic partner to both domestic and foreign clients,...

Immigration Enforcement – Legal Background and Protocols for Responding to ICE in the Workplace

On 31 January 2025

Blog by Lisa vanKrieken, Law Offices of Folger Levin In short: ICE or other agents should not be granted access to enter non-public areas without a judicial warrant. Additionally, California law makes it unlawful...

2025 SoCal Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 31 January 2025

This year, a total of fifty-six (56) hotels participated in this survey, representing 19,060 guest rooms and a total of 17,933 employees. We hope that our participants enjoyed the survey process, the ease of on-line...

Mandatory 2025 Updated Employment Notices & Posters

On 18 January 2025

A blog by Cal Chamber Every California business and establishment must post 18 employment notices to ensure their employees are aware of their rights in the workplace, plus an industry-specific wage order. And that’s...

Don’t Let D.E.I. Die: Why? Must be Revived More Than Ever

On 13 January 2025

Blog by Lori Gentles and Lisa M. Sanchez – Co-founders, The Positive Platform (TPP) In corporate America, organizational programmatic expansions and initiatives are often publicly implemented due to social...

Southern California Wildfires

On 9 January 2025

A Blog by HR Watchdog Southern California Wildfires are severely impacting lives and property leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. These...

So Cal Hospitality Industry Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey Begins January 8th

On 6 January 2025

The 2025 Southern California Hospitality Industry Annual Benefits & Compensation Survey kicks off this week on Wednesday, January 8th. Your “Invitation to Participate” will be sent via email on that...