Author: Katie Culliton

2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates
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Posted in Minimum Wage

2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates

On January 1, 2026, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase, so employers must ensure these employees’ hourly rates are not less than…

California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities
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Posted in Posters and Notices Time Off

California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities

With the special statewide election approaching on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California employers must ensure they’re fully complying with the state’s voting leave requirements. Employers…

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Posted in General Minimum Wage

Free 2025 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper

In 2025, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! While most California laws usually take…

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Posted in General Health and Safety Heat Illness

Comment Now on Proposed Wildfire, Heat Illness Regulation Changes

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has proposed draft changes to the wildfire smoke protection standard as well as the indoor and…

California’s Annual Pay Data Reporting Ends Soon
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Posted in Reporting Requirements

California’s Annual Pay Data Reporting Ends Soon

Time is running out! Certain California employers must submit their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) by Wednesday, May 14,…

Don’t Toss That Form 300a Yet!
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Posted in Record Retention Reporting Requirements

Don’t Toss That Form 300a Yet!

Don’t toss that 2024 Form 300a, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses! While April 30, 2025, was the last day California employers needed to…

Remember Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors Is Costly
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Remember Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors Is Costly

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is a costly mistake — which a home health care service company recently learned when the California Labor…

California Pay Data Reporting Portal Open
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Posted in Reporting Requirements

California Pay Data Reporting Portal Open

California employers can start submitting their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — with their 2024 reports due May 14,…

New Cal/OSHA Guidance on Worker Safety, Health During Fire Cleanup
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Posted in Health and Safety

New Cal/OSHA Guidance on Worker Safety, Health During Fire Cleanup

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently released new guidance on protecting workers involved in fire cleanup or other work in areas…

2025 IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases
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Posted in Compensation

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…