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New Employment Laws for 2025 – Effective January 1st

On 2 December 2024

Blog by HRWatchdog The annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now California employers have a few scant months to prepare for new...

Happy Thanksgiving!

On 22 November 2024

Thanksgiving 2024 “Family and friends with grins ear to ear will gather together— Thanksgiving is near!” Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! From Executive HR Consulting...

2025 Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey “Calendar” – Now Published!

On 13 November 2024

Click here to view our 2025 Survey...

Hospitality Industry – Enhance Your Team with MBA Talent – Young Professionals are Ready for Full-Time Hospitality Roles!

On 12 November 2024

The hospitality industry thrives on energy, innovation, and dedication—qualities often found in young professionals eager to make their mark. If your organization is looking to fill key roles with motivated and...

AI and Proposed Rules for California Employers, by HR California

On 12 November 2024

Regulation Concerns Recently, the CRC proposed new regulations that could have significant implications for employers using AI in hiring and other employment decisions. While discrimination is illegal regardless of...

Exempt Employee Salary Deductions – Proceed with Caution

On 4 November 2024

A blog by CalChamber An exempt employee took off Monday and Tuesday, worked a partial day on Wednesday and worked full days on Thursday and Friday. He has no accrued vacation time available to use. Can I deduct from...

Voting Requirements for Employers

On 10 October 2024

By HRWatchdog – CalChamber All employers, regardless of size, must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election, which is included in CalChamber’s convenient...

How to manage employee benefits for part-time employees

On 10 October 2024

Blog from HR Watchdog What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the working hours of employees as either...

Referral Partner Highlight – Dani Churchill – Hospitality Taskforce

On 2 October 2024

It is my pleasure to highlight today Hospitality Taskforce for my hotel colleagues. In a pickle? Need a temporary experienced hospitality management professional quickly in F&B, Rooms, HR or Finance? Founded in...

What is ECG’s Human Resources & Hospitality Referral Platform?

On 1 October 2024

In business for over two decades, Executive HR Consulting Group began providing Human Resources Consulting services in 2003. In 2022, the Company shifted its focus from HR Consulting to becoming a “Referral...