Author: Katie Culliton
From the Experts: Ways to Handle Intermittent Leave for Exempt Employees
We have an employee who needs to take time off to care for a parent who is ill; however, she wants to take intermittent leave,…
California’s Latest Fatal, Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Findings
California’s Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) released its 2025 annual report, which provides an overview of the state’s workplace health and…
Employers’ Workplace Violence Prevention Obligations Annual Reminder
It’s the second anniversary of California’s general industry workplace violence prevention standards, which requires most employers to have a workplace violence prevention plan and train…
2027 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits Increase
Every year, Health Savings Account (HSA) limits are adjusted for inflation, and recently, the IRS released the 2027 inflation-adjusted amounts. HSAs are pre-tax accounts available…
California’s May 13 Pay Data Reporting Deadline is Fast Approaching
It’s the final countdown! By Wednesday, May 13, 2026, certain California employers must submit their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). Every year, private…
The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its record-breaking enforcement results for fiscal year 2025. Overall, it’s reaching more workers and challenging all…
Spring Forward This Sunday as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Starts
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, daylight saving time (DST) begins! At 2 a.m., our clocks spring forward, meaning we lose an hour, which may cause…
Gain Confidence Complying with California HR Laws at HR Boot Camp
If an employer asks an employee to pick up some tools during their commute to the job site, is that time paid? A new exempt…
2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Opens March 4
The fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at 12 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and run through 12 p.m. (EST)…
2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base, California SDI Withholding Rate Increase
On January 1, 2026, both the Social Security taxable wage base and California’s state disability insurance (SDI) withholding rate will increase. For 2026, the federal…
