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California Eliminates Employers’ Ability to Require Employees to Use Vacation Before They Receive State Paid Family Leave Benefits
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-eliminates-employers-ability-4433112/
Firm Foundation
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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"Critical Insights: Indoor Heat Safety & Cyber Outage Impacts on Payroll"
Firm Foundation HR Newsletter - August Edition As we navigate through the summer heat, it's crucial to stay informed about new...
Firm Foundation
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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California Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2024
Welcome to the July 2024 Edition! We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we move through the summer, we have several important...
Firm Foundation
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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Employee Engagement: Elevating Your Workforce
What is Employee Engagement? Employee engagement refers to the level of enthusiasm and dedication an employee feels towards their job and...
Firm Foundation
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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"Countdown to Compliance: Get Ready for California's Pay Data Party!" May 8th, 2024
As a reminder, California requires the submission of pay data by May 8, 2024. This submission helps the California Civil Rights...
Firm Foundation
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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California Employers: Your Guide to Implementing a Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan by July 1, 2024
Implementing the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Your organization must develop a customized WVPP tailored to each worksite and...
Firm Foundation
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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"Fairness for All: Building a Harassment-Free Workplace"
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Creating a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation is not just a...
Firm Foundation
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Safety First - Your Guide to OSHA Reporting and Compliance
With the goal of maintaining a safe workplace, understanding OSHA reporting requirements is paramount for every organization. OSHA...
Firm Foundation
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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2024 New Year Employers "We are in this Together"
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2024, it's an ideal time for employers to reassess their strategies and policies. This newsletter is...
Firm Foundation
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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"Jingle Bell Rock Your Socks Off: A Guide to Festive Fun and a short Year-End Checklist
Season's Greetings to All Our Valued Clients! As we approach the end of another successful year, we'd like to take this opportunity to...
Firm Foundation
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Expanding Paid Sick Leave in California: 5 Vital Preparatory Measures for Employers
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 616 into law, expanding California's existing paid sick leave regulations, set to potentially take...
Firm Foundation
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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Effective October 1st, New California Regulations for Background Checks
In the past, the Fair Chance Act (FCA) primarily affected job applicants and current employees. However, the definition of “applicant”...
Firm Foundation
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Revamping Performance Assessments for Better Employee Engagement
Traditional performance reviews may hinder employee engagement and keep companies from increasing in their productivity, due to the fact...
Firm Foundation
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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Unleashing Your Potential: The Journey of Continued Education and Professional Development
Business is constantly changing, and having the personnel with the skills needed to keep up with that change is an important factor to...
Firm Foundation
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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"Thriving in the Wage Evolution: A Must-Know Guide for Employers in the July 1st Minimum Wage Shift!
Several cities and counties are also increasing their minimum wage effective July 1, 2023. Some local jurisdictions adjust their minimum...
Firm Foundation
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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"Leadership Renaissance: Reimagining the Path to Success"
As the world changes, it leads us to new challenges and the things that once made organizations successful isn't enough for tomorrow....
Firm Foundation
May 19, 20231 min read
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Can you Employ Minors in California ?
Who is a minor? Anyone under the age of 18 who is required to attend school and anyone under the age of 6 is required a minor. What is a...
Firm Foundation
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Common questions on time-keeping requirements in California for business owners.
1. Are employers required to use a particular type of timekeeping system? -California law does not require you to use electronic...
Firm Foundation
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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You're hired, Now what?
Recommended and Required Documents For New Hires In California 1. Offer Letter -An official offer letter can be the best way to...
Firm Foundation
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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2023 Employment Practices Audit
As we start 2023 it is important to ensure that your company makes sure that their policies are compliant, managers are properly trained,...
Firm Foundation
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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