There are several new laws that go into effect January 1st. Among these are some changes to employment practices for California employers in the areas of employee family leave, job applications, interviews, background checks, and compensation. SB 63: Parental Leave Expansion As the law stands today, under both California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the […]
I think that we all can agree that super-charged and inspired employees do much more for your business and your customers than those who don’t really care about the job they do. Here’s how to effectively inspire employees to show enthusiasm for the job they’re doing. The problem is that an uninspired employee isn’t going […]
California employers must remember that starting on January 1, 2017, the state Minimum Wage will increase to $10.50 per hour. This is the first stage of the law that was passed in April 2016 which mandates that California adopt a $15 state minimum wage by 2022. The change in minimum wage to $10.50 per hour […]
It may be hard to fathom that in 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 79% of its investigations! One could see that violations would be anticipated in the course of audits in response to employee complaints. However, the Wage and Hour […]
If employees are a company’s greatest asset, great companies must know how to manage those assets with the same effectiveness as handling their capital. An engaged and satisfied employee is one who will stay around longer, saving the company a huge amount in training and turnover. Dinner on Google The tech giant is known for […]
There are thousands of business books that will tell you how to manage your employees. Many of these resources can be useful. However, if you haven’t the time to delve into a book right now, here are some short and simple tips for improving the performance of your team. 1. Be clear with what you […]
Employment Training Panel grants are job training funds providing reimbursements for employee training costs. Grants range from $15/hour to $26/hour per employee, depending on the business size and type. Since the Employment Training Panel program began in 1982, California employers have been reimbursed in excess of $1 billion for training workers in more than 80,000 […]