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Employee Relations – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Candy Grams

On 15 January 2026

Want to increase employee morale and enjoy Valentines Day at work? Have your HR department sell candy grams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candy grams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February...

2026 IRS Mileage Rate Increases, by Cal Chamber

On 15 January 2026

On December 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical...

Day of Rest Rules… by HR Watchdog

On 15 January 2026

We understand that employees must be provided with a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. We would like to offer a bonus or special higher wage to employees to make it more attractive for them to...

Referral Partner Highlight – Zak Einstein – Auris Payroll Services

On 8 January 2026

A delight to highlight my friend Zak Einstein, and refer him to you for any of your payroll needs! When your business changes, so do your payroll needs. With Auris, you are provided with a dedicated, U.S. based...

California Labor Commissioner Publishes Workplace Know Your Rights Model Notice

On 8 January 2026

The California Labor Commissioner has published the model notice required under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which took effect January 1, 2026. Employers have until February 1, 2026, to begin...

One-Word Pulse Check (Team Morale Assessment)

On 6 January 2026

How it works: Ask each person to describe how they’re feeling about work in one word. Optionally, discuss trends (e.g., “Many said ‘stressed’—what can we do?”). Why it’s...

New 2026 Employment Laws Reminder by HR Watchdog

On 5 January 2026

A Blog By:: James W. Ward, J.D., Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and California employers know what that means — new employment laws just took...

Signed Blanket Meal Break Waivers OK Under Certain Conditions

On 12 December 2025

A Blog by HR Watchdog – California Chamber of Commerce Can our new hires sign one-time blanket meal break waivers, or does the employee need to sign a written waiver each time they waive a meal break? In a significant...

Effective January 1, 2026 – California Minimum Wage

On 12 December 2025

Resources: HR Watchdog – California Chamber of Commerce and the Law Offices of Folger Levin, LLP On January 1, 2026, many California cities and counties are raising their local minimum wage rates. California employers...

Referral Partner Highlight – Nancy Yaffe, Esq., Fox Rothschild, LLP

On 8 December 2025

I’ve had the honor of knowing and working with Nancy Yaffe since the mid-90’s; first as our attorney for Hyatt hotels and for the Millennium Biltmore LA, then subsequently utilized Nancy’s services for my...