Welcome to our State Updates Mini-Series to get you prepared for 2021! This session will cover all the laws and updates changing in California effective at the start of 2021 outlined below: Minimum Wage Increase SB 1159 – COVID-19 & Worker’s Comp AB 685 – Mandated COVID-19 Reporting AB 2017 – Paid Sick Leave Designation…
Changes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Without an extension, the end of the leaves allowed under FFCRA is right around the corner (12/31/2020). Regardless, there is still time for employees to apply for the leaves that are allowed for COVID-19. Over the last few weeks, some of the rules surrounding the leaves…
How Companies are Helping Working Parents During COVID-19 Schools are back in session….or are they? Parents are dealing with numerous issues when it comes to kids going back to school. It is not uncommon right now for schools to require virtual education several days a week instead of full-time onsite. So, how do working parents…
Onboarding Documents: I-9 Compliance and Best Practices Onboarding documents are extremely important. The I-9 is one of those documents you have to maintain and update as supporting documents expire. In addition, this document helps organizations comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. During this webinar we will talk about how to stay…
Going to the Polls: Voting Leave Laws and Dealing with Political Tension at Work Voting laws have changed in many states. Do you know how much time and when you must allow someone to vote? HR is dealing with, more than ever before, the country’s stark political polarization in the workplace. Discussions become much more…
Flu & Allergy Season During COVID; Best Practices and How to Differentiate By now you are all experts on washing your hands, sanitizing the office and maintaining your distance. But with flu and allergy season around the corner we want to make sure that you can tell the difference and avoid unnecessary panic in the…
What Businesses Need to Know About the Secure Act The IRS has finally issued guidance that answers numerous questions about how employers should implement the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, signed into law last December. The intent of the SECURE Act is to expand retirement plan coverage for U.S. workers. On…
How to Counteract Employee Burnout & Disengagement Last month we talked about work/life balance and how to make it work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now we are going to take a look at what happens when employees lack work/life balance and become burned out or disengaged. What are signs of employee burnout and…
Harassment in the Workplace – Your Legal Requirements Workplace harassment is not just a big or small business issue. It exists throughout all types of workplaces in the U.S. From workplace bullying to outright discrimination, it’s important to understand workplace harassment so you can avoid hostile work environments in your business. In some states, that…
What changed? Revised Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) forms In the world of Human Resources, change is constant. Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms, resulting in extensive changes that require more specific information in notices and medical certifications. Although the use of the forms is optional, many…