Author: Katie Culliton
2025 IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service released the 2025 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating…
Workplace Kindness Increases Employees’ Connection, Well-Being
Kindness in the workplace is more than just an enjoyable experience — it increases how connected employees feel to their companies, improves their well-being and…
2025 Federal Social Security, California SDI Taxable Wage Base, Withholding Rates
The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced their 2025 cost-of-living adjustments for the Social Security taxable wage base and withholding rate. California’s Employment Development Department…
2025 FSA, HSA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Get ready for 2025 — the Internal Revenue Service recently released the 2025 annual inflation adjustments for flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and retirement plan contribution…
Don’t Forget to ‘Fall Back’ Sunday as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep this weekend! At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, the clock “falls back” one hour as daylight saving time…
California’s 2025 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently announced the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) will increase on January 1, 2025. When an…
California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers
The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — and employers need to make sure they comply with California’s voting leave requirements. Employers must…
2025 Licensed Physicians, Computer Professionals Rates
On January 1, 2025, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase — so employers need to make sure that…
Celebrating Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day!
Recruiter, psychologist, peacemaker, event planner, employee development, benefit expert, teacher, detective — these are just SOME of the many roles and responsibilities human resource (HR)…
Pride Month: Building Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Every June, Pride Month not only celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning, plus other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) and their contributions…
