Author: Katie Culliton
Protect Workers During October Heat Wave
Even though it is October, parts of Southern and Northern California are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories through Friday morning. The California Division…
Reminder: Los Angeles County Public Housekeeping Training Requirement Effective October 1, 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, covered hotel employers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County must ensure that each hotel worker who works as a…
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)…
