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Keep Employees Safe from Summer Heat!

On 8 June 2022

On the weather news just this morning! It’s heating up… California’s heat illness standards require employers to take precise steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. As summertime rolls in...

Referral Partner Highlight – United Agencies Insurance

On 8 June 2022

We are proud to highlight this month, Ms. Sarah Prince, Vice President for United Agencies Insurance. For over 50 years, United Agencies Insurance has taken to heart the families and the businesses they protect. UA...

Minimum Wage Increase ~ Mark Your Calendars!

On 1 June 2022

Make sure you are prepared to increase your hourly employees to at least the New Minimum Wage, coming up soon. On July 1, 2022, many California cities are increasing their minimum wage rates – specifically, Fremont,...

What are the three types of harassment?

On 17 May 2022

Oh my Goodness! Did he really say that? First of all, let’s be clear. In order for anyone to allege “harassment”, the unacceptable behavior must be linked to a protected category. In California, the...

Wage & Hour – Reporting Time Wages by Cal Chamber

On 13 May 2022

Written by David Leporiere, HR Advisor for Cal Chamber Reporting Time Wages Pursuant to Section 5(A) of the California Wage Orders, any time an employee reports to work and is given less than half his or her scheduled...

The Latest from Cal/OSHA: New Updated Covid ETS, Effective 5/6/2022

On 9 May 2022

By Lisa van Krieken, Esq.; The Law Offices of Folger & Levin As you likely have heard, the Cal/OSHA Safety and Health Standards Board has re-adopted, with revisions, the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary...

Referral Partner Highlight – Expert Effect – Clark Souers

On 6 May 2022

I have had the honor of knowing Mr. Clark Souers for over two decades! Moreover, ECG has partnered with Clark since its inception in 2003. We are thrilled that his company “Expert Effect” is highlighted on our...

Employee Relations – Strengthen your ER with Roses on Mother’s Day

On 2 May 2022

Show you care – your employees are your greatest asset! Your business is as good as the people who work for it, and your employees are hard working individuals who deserve to be treated and pampered every now and...

Is it illegal to fire someone over the phone?

On 26 April 2022

Terminating an employee is never a fun thing to do. It places an end to the employee/employer relationship and it’s the worst thing that can happen to any employee – being terminated involuntarily. But is it...

What is Involuntary Termination? and the different types of terminations

On 22 April 2022

Human resources professionals certainly know the meaning of “involuntary termination”. But for those of you out there who are confused about the meaning, please read on. There are different types of terminations,...