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Employee on-boarding

On 14 March 2016

Give your new hires the tools and information they need to be successful in their new environment. New employees should be properly introduced to their new position and to the company. By providing them with useful...

Management Coaching

On 7 March 2016

Be a manager, go to jail! Managers are just as liable as ownership when it comes to employment law. The law does not differentiate between a manager and the company owner; therefore, the behavior of a manager must be...

Conflict resolution

On 28 February 2016

Beware of violence in the workplace. You never know when or how it will begin. Workplace conflict is not uncommon and issues can arise for a number of reasons. As an employer, it’s important to be aware of how your...

Investigations of harassment and/or discrimination

On 22 February 2016

When an employer receives a complaint of alleged harassment or discrimination, they are required by law to conduct an internal investigation. Employers should make sure that their employees feel respected and safe at...

Equal pay – equal work

On 14 February 2016

It’s the law! Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 358, effective January 1, 2016, which strengthens the existing equal pay laws from 1949. With the start of a new year, Governor Jerry Brown helped put an end to the...

Posting required notices and posters in the workplace

On 7 February 2016

Posters may not be pretty; nor may they fit with your “Décor,” but it’s the law! Failure to post legal notices could result in a fine of $10.000.00. Whether it’s posted in the staff lounge or in the...

It’s time to post your OSHA summary

On 4 February 2016

The Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Summary – Form 300A must be posted from February 1 to April 30 of each year. The Form 300A summarizes the recordable work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred at...

HR best practice: How to verify previous employment

On 24 January 2016

Make sure that you do your “due diligence” before making a job offer. Avoid offering a job applicant a position within your company without doing some prior research. By taking the appropriate steps and verifying...

HR Compliance: Legal regulations for employing minors

On 17 January 2016

The law clearly states that employees must be at least 18 years of age to be employed. Regulated through the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Child Labor Law, certain policies restrict individuals who are younger than...

Establishing a sound employee attendance policy

On 11 January 2016

Have a sound attendance policy included in your employee handbook. Attendance and punctuality is an important aspect of work and can determine your employee’s productivity and commitment. By establishing a...