Author: Katie Culliton

The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts
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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
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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…

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Posted in General

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
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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
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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…

California’s 2026 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates
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Posted in Workers' Compensation

California’s 2026 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates

On January 1, 2026, the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase, according to the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). These…

2026 FSA, HSA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
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2026 FSA, HSA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Open enrollment season has begun. During this time, employees usually plan for their 2026 employer-offered benefits, which can include choosing whether they can or will…

2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates
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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…

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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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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…