Adopted Wildfire Smoke Regulation Clarifies Employer Obligations
With a new fire season approaching, has the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) developed additional regulations to address the hazards and mitigation…
Spread the Word About the Dangers of Distracted Driving
As employees begin returning to the office, many will start commuting again — and as employees spend more time in the car, they may try…
American Rescue Plan Act COBRA Subsidy Model Notices, Guidance
Among the American Rescue Plan Act’s many provisions, it provides for 100 percent premium subsidies for health insurance continuation under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget…
On-Site Drug Testing: Remember to Support Need, Confidentiality
We’ve been bringing our employees back into the office, and pursuant to our “reasonable suspicion” drug testing, would like to conduct in-house drug testing. Can…
Webinar Next Week on Job-Protected Leaves for New and Expecting Parents
Welcoming a new addition to a family is one of the most important times in a person’s life. As a California employer, are you prepared…
App Helps Determine Eligibility for Pregnancy Disability Leave, Baby Bonding Leave
On March 24, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) launched a web-based app that is designed to assist Californians with determining eligibility…
Hiring Mistakes Costs Up Sharply During COVID
Just about anyone who has worked in HR long enough has made a regrettable hiring decision. In fact, 95 percent of companies reported making mistakes…
Steps to Take for Safely Returning Employees to the Workplace
What COVID-19 safety measures do employers need to have in place before employees return to the workplace from remote work? Employers who are bringing their…
California Family Rights Act Leave Raises Issues, Questions
My employee used her Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/California Family Rights Act (CFRA) time last year to care for her mother. Now she wants…
EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Starts April 26
On March 29, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it’ll start collecting 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data on Monday,…
