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Referral Partner Highlight – John Strozdas, Hospitality Consultant

On 7 February 2023

It is an honor and a privilege to highlight today, Mr. John Strozdas, Hospitality Consultant & Advisor. Throughout the years, ECG had the honor of being retained by Mr. Strozdas to provide his collection of hotels...

Covid-19 Non-Emergency Regulations Now Effective

On 6 February 2023

Compliments of HR Watchdog – Cal Chamber California’s nonemergency COVID-19 regulation is now in effect, replacing the previous emergency COVID-19 temporary standards. As previously reported, on December 15, 2022,...

2023 So Cal Benefits & Compensation Survey – Hospitality Industry

On 2 February 2023

We have just concluded the 2023 Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey for Southern California. This year, a total of sixty-seven (67) hotels participated in this survey, representing 21,296 guest rooms...

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!

On 2 February 2023

While we celebrate this year our 20th anniversary, we are grateful to all of our clients, associates, partners & friends. Thank you for your loyalty, allegiance and friendship. Our Mission Statement...

California Travel Time Pay

On 25 January 2023

HR California California Travel Time Pay Nonexempt employees in California who are required to travel are entitled to receive pay for the time spent traveling. Time traveling to and from their designated workplace is...

Strengthen your Employee Relations with Valentine’s Day CandyGrams!

On 19 January 2023

Have your HR department sell candygrams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candygrams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February 14th. This is an excellent way to let employees share their appreciation...

Referral Partner Highlight – Heartland Payroll

On 9 January 2023

It is my pleasure to highlight today Mr. Zak Einstein, Payroll Territory Manager of Heartland Payroll Systems and share important payroll information. Please click here to contact Zak: ...

Minimum Wage Increase – 1/1/2023

On 4 January 2023

State Minimum Wage Reminder – Compliments of HR Watchdog Beginning January 1, 2023, the California state minimum wage will be $15.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. This state minimum wage rate is also...

IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Revised – Effective 1/1/2023

On 3 January 2023

Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a vehicle (car, van, pickup or panel trucks that is electric, hybrid-electric, gasoline or diesel-powered) will be: 65.5 cents per mile driven for...

2023 New Legal Developments for California

On 21 December 2022

We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Lisa van Krieken Esq. and the law offices of Folger Levin on our referral platform – Click here to learn more about their extraordinary employment legal services:...