Author: Jessica Mulholland
Veterans Day Reminder: Veterans Bring Skills, Expertise Year-Round
An estimated 18.8 million veterans live in the United States, and according to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, more veterans live in California — about…
Remote Hiring Ramps Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its eighth month, face coverings and social distancing are still required in public places, indoor dining is still prohibited in…
Salary, Retaining Talent Concerns During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the ability to retain valued staff is a primary concern among senior management, according to a new Robert Half survey…
Strategies to Limit COVID-19-Related Workplace Violence
As governments and businesses implement and attempt to enforce policies to help slow COVID-19’s spread, violent conflicts are erupting nationwide as some people refuse to…
California Wildfires: Employee Pay, Smoke Protection
As of August 19, more than 360 wildfires were simultaneously raging across California, destroying property and prompting evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents. On…
California Releases ‘Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening’
On July 24, 2020, when the reported number of COVID-19 cases in California surpassed 425,000, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new playbook — called the…
Beware of New Unemployment Insurance Scams
As the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, including an 11.1 percent unemployment rate in June, a new threat has emerged — unemployment…
Employers Can’t Require COVID-19 Antibody Testing
As California’s economy continues to reopen, and workplaces start allowing employees to re-enter, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its COVID-19 guidance,…
California Eases Into ‘Expanded Stage 2’ Reopening
On June 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that with certain modifications, schools, day camps, bars and gyms in approved counties could reopen as soon…
COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim Presumption Flowchart
In early May, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending workers’ compensation benefits to California employees who contract COVID-19 while working outside of their…
