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The benefits of conflict resolution meetings

On 4 January 2016

Conflict resolution ensures your employees don’t have to settle their differences alone. Conflicts and arguments can develop in the workplace from time to time. Unresolved issues can create tension and hostility in...

Understanding unemployment insurance and the EDD

On 28 December 2015

Unemployment Insurance is paid both by the employee and the employer. It’s the law. Unemployment insurance helps workers who have lost their job and aren’t able to work, bring home a steady income. Employees who...

Understanding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

On 22 December 2015

It is the law. Employers are required to make “reasonable accommodations” for persons with disabilities. Employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees with disabilities. Companies need to make...

Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace

On 14 December 2015

There is no law that requires employers to have an alcohol or a drug policy; but it is most certainly an HR Best Practice. Having an alcohol and drug free policy is not required in the workplace, however putting such...

HR best practice: “If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen”

On 7 December 2015

If you do not document your conversations with employees, it’s as if that conversation never happened. Important discussions and meetings with your employees should be fully documented and written down. Verbal...

Understanding the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

On 30 November 2015

IRCA requires that all employers, regardless of size, verify their new hires eligibility to work in the U.S. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to provide proof that all of their new employees...

Understanding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Reporting

On 23 November 2015

Employers with 100 employees or more must report the number of employees within each EEO category. Providing this data is a legal obligation and all employers with 100 or more employees must follow this federal law. The...

HR policy: Smoking in the workplace

On 16 November 2015

Smoking in public areas is against the law. Smoking in the workplace puts employers at risk for violating health and safety laws. Smoking laws in the workplace apply to employers who have more than five workers. Smoking...

Records retention requirements in Human Resources

On 9 November 2015

Retaining the necessary HR & Payroll records is the law! California law has certain rules and requirements for what type of employment and payroll records employers must keep. Recordkeeping is crucial as it can be...

SERVE SAFE TRAINING for Hotels and Restaurant Employees

On 2 November 2015

It’s the law – Serve Safe training is required for California servers. This effective food handling training program teaches servers about basic food safety practices when preparing or serving meals to...