Category: Hiring

This year, applying for one of those 85,000 H-1B visas begins a month earlier than in years past — and requires a lot less work…

The tight labor market is showing no signs of weakening. HR managers are struggling to fill jobs — often for several weeks — because the…

Confused about the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new joint-employer rule? Not sure how this new rule applies to your business? You’re not alone. The…

On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule updating its regulations regarding joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards…

Veterans Day is next Monday, November 11. As we recognize and thank the brave men and women in the armed forces, we also recognize the…

The busy holiday season is fast approaching, and with unemployment rates low and temporary worker demand high, finding qualified temporary help may be challenging this…

Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important wage and hour decision related to joint employment, particularly for franchisors (Salazar, et al. v….

As the unemployment rate in California remains low, a new phenomenon in recruiting and hiring is taking hold. Called “ghosting,” this term is most common…

Military veterans and servicemembers are not only highly trained for professionalism and discipline but also have an accelerated learning curve and respect for procedures —…

I hired a number of employees to work on a short-term project for me. I classified them as “temporary” and therefore not eligible for benefits…