News
RULES… RULES… RULES!
July 25, 2016
The work environment has changed! Open-space offices have replaced the cubicle-filled floor space of yesterday. Relaxed dress attire has become the normal standard in office wear. Shouldn’t your company policies reflect the same “next generation” trends? Well, it depends!
California Legislative Update…
July 18, 2016
NOTE: Since our last update, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB3 on April 4, 2016, which will eventually raise the state’s minimum hourly wage to $15 per hour. SB3 can be found here:http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB3.
California legislators are hard at work revising and promoting several assembly and senate bills in preparation to conclude their work by August 31, 2016. Here is an update on a few pending bills during this current 2016 legislative session:
Let The Fun Begin!
July 11, 2016
It’s summertime! The perfect time for a company picnic, trips to the water park, a barbeque at the boss’ house, and much more fun. Organized social gatherings for employees are often the highlight of the summer months. To be inclusive of all employees, here are a few tips to keep in mind to make your event welcoming, safe, and fun:
Is A “Bonus” Worth It?
July 4, 2016
Although bonuses continue to offer stimulus to the employee population to perform above-standard, there’s significant liability for wage/hour violations and often labor cost increases that may be associated with improper payments associated with certain types of bonus payments.