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Is a Single Racial Slur Considered Severe Racial Harassment?

On 19 August 2024

Blog by Matthew J. Roberts, Esq – HR WatchDog Whether workplace harassment conduct rises to the level of severe or pervasive, as required by California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), is commonly...

Referral Partner Highlight – Ms. Mitzie White, Human Resources Consultant

On 6 August 2024

We are thrilled to highlight this month our newest HR Consultant to the ECG Referral Platform; introducing Ms. Mitzie White. Mitzie E. White is our MEW! As a seasoned HR Executive with over 20 years of strategic...

FLSA De Minimis Rule, by HR WatchDog

On 1 August 2024

On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revisited a timekeeping case centered around a dispute over whether an employee “booting up” a computer to access the time clocks should be compensated as...

Values and Risks of Company Picnics

On 16 July 2024

Get to know your employees and their families through teambuilding events. It’s important to create a working environment that is fun and exciting for both employees and management and one way of doing so is to plan...

Southern California Mid-Year Wage Survey – Hospitality Industry

On 15 July 2024

This quick mid-year wage only survey yielded 34 hotel participants, representing 13,304 employees and 14,804 guest rooms. The participating properties were: Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa Anaheim Marriott Hotel...

Executive HR Consulting Group Goes International

On 8 July 2024

For all Industries We are thrilled to announce that our Employee Integrity Hotline has gone International! — We now service: United States Canada Australia and Greece ECG offers employers an HR Integrity Hotline...

Referral Partner Highlight – Mr. Jerome Strack – Hospitality Consultant & Entrepreneur

On 5 July 2024

New to our Hospitality Referral Platform, I am delighted to highlight this month Mr. Jerome Strack, Hospitality Consultant Extraordinaire, and Entrepreneur. I have worked with Jerome in many luxury-5-star hotels and...

2024 Napa/Sonoma Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey

On 30 June 2024

Our 2nd annual Napa/Sonoma Hospitality Industry Benefits & Compensation Survey has just concluded. We are happy to report that a total of 13 hotels participated in this survey, representing 1,863 guest rooms, and a...

Mid-Year Southern California Wage Survey Begins Today!

On 20 June 2024

The 2024 Mid-Year Southern California Wage Survey begins today! The due date is Monday, July 8th 2024 by end of day, and this deadline cannot be extended. The cost to participate is $350, and the results will be ready...

Keep Employees Safe From Summer Heat!

On 14 June 2024

California’s heat illness standards require employers to take precise steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. As summertime rolls in and temperatures increase, California’s outdoor employees place...