Author: Katie Culliton
High-Heat Inspections Begin as California Temperatures Rise
Summer arrived in California this week as temperatures soared throughout most of the state. While this blistering heat affects everyone, it can be deadly to…
Improving Employees’ Mental Health Helps Businesses’ Bottom Line
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, employers should know that creating a supportive work environment promoting mental health resources and encouraging employees…
Game of Thrones Finale: Are Workplace Distractions Helpful or Harmful?
The long-awaited “Game of Thrones” (GOT) series finale is Sunday; on Monday, your employees may either be distracted as they compare notes of who finally…
Comment Period Extended for DOL Regular Rate, Joint-Employer Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the comment period for two proposed rules – the regular rate rule and the joint-employer rule. The…
Direct Deposit Scam Targets Payroll, HR
Payroll and HR departments are now popular targets for criminals. They could inadvertently give criminals access to an employee’s paycheck without the employee knowing and…
Remember: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
As temperatures start to rise across the state, Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Heat illness is a serious hazard for…
Retaliation Still Dominates EEOC Charges Nationwide
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released detailed breakdowns of the 76,418 workplace discrimination charges the agency received in fiscal year (FY) 2018….
Your Employees May Be Filing Their Taxes at Work
Tax day is today! Whether you’ve had to pay or received a refund, one thing is certain – your employees have most likely been working…
U.S. DOL Proposes Regular Rate, Joint-Employer Regulations
In the last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has proposed two new rules affecting different employer regulation areas, which…
Comment Open On Proposed Federal Overtime Rule
As reported earlier, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new, proposed federal overtime rule that would increase the white-collar salary threshold for exempt…
