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School’s Out, Summer Hiring Is In: California Rules for Hiring Minors, Interns
As the school year ends, many employers are gearing up to hire high school students and interns for summer jobs. Hiring teenagers and interns over…
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…
From the Experts: What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment
During a recent audit of our files, we found that one employee has not signed the employee handbook acknowledgment. He keeps making excuses, stating that…
From the Experts: Factors to Consider for Leave Request Not Related to Medical Reasons
Our employee is asking for a couple of months off for a personal leave that is not medically related (for either herself or a family…
Sharpen Your HR Skills: Join HR Boot Camp this April
Are you confident in navigating the complexities of the hiring process? How about ensuring your organization stays on track with mandatory meal and rest break…
From the Experts: Time Off Request for Religious Reasons: Case-by-Case Decision Is Best
An employee approached me asking for time off due to “religious reasons.” We aren’t sure whether the employee has a religious reason for the time…
Executive Order Creates New DEI Rules for Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order — “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” — that creates new DEI-related requirements for federal…
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…
From the Experts: Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?
An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried about…
CRD Updates Pay Data Reporting Resources
It’s that time of year again for certain California employers. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers…
