IRS Mileage Rates Increased Again on July 1
On July 13, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a rare midyear increase to the optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate…
2026 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper: Download Yours Free
Midway through 2026, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! Many California laws take effect…
From the Experts: Don’t Assume Workers in Similar Jobs Will Be Exempt from Wage Order
We employ several workers in a similar job role at our organization. If we determine that one of the employees satisfies an exemption from the…
From the Experts: What If an Employee Admits Using Marijuana Before Start of Shift?
One of our employees told us he smokes marijuana about two hours before his shift, and that he feels no effects from it when he…
Give Your Supervisors the Tools to Navigate California Employment Laws
Supervisors are on the front lines of managing employees and enforcing workplace policies. Their decisions can directly affect an employer’s legal compliance, making proper training…
EEOC Removes Decades-Old Affirmative Action Guidance
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it rescinded two affirmative action guidance documents it adopted approximately 40 years…
From the Experts: New Law Prescribes How to Maintain Existing Training Records
I was recently speaking with another HR professional, and he told me that a bill was passed last year (SB 513, I believe) that now…
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…
From the Experts: Rehiring a Terminated Employee? Consider These Issues First
We terminated two employees a couple of years ago. We’re now rehiring, and both employees have reapplied for positions. Do we have to rehire both?…
DOL Publishes Opinions on Meal Period, Timekeeping Issues
At the end of May, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published four opinion letters. These letters are the agency’s written guidance on how it…
