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...
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Firm Foundation
- Sep 28
- 1 min
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”...
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Firm Foundation
- Aug 25
- 1 min
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...
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Firm Foundation
- Jul 26
- 1 min
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...
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Firm Foundation
- Jun 14
- 1 min
"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...
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Firm Foundation
- May 19
- 1 min
"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....
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Firm Foundation
- Apr 28
- 1 min
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...
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Firm Foundation
- Mar 23
- 2 min
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...
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Firm Foundation
- Mar 3
- 1 min
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...
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Firm Foundation
- Feb 1
- 2 min
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,...
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Firm Foundation
- Jan 2
- 2 min
California Laws & Changes Taking Effect January 1st, 2023
Leave: - Bereavement (Assembly Bill 1949) will require employers with 5 or more employees to offer bereavement leave. - California Family...
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Firm Foundation
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Tis' the Season for Employer HR Best Practices
HR Tips for Work Holiday Parties The Holidays have arrived, and we want to remind employers that the same rules that are applied in the...
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Firm Foundation
- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
What Employers Need to Know About Gen Z
What Employers Need to Know About Gen Z Understanding what defines a generation is important because not all Gen Z professionals want the...
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Firm Foundation
- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
California Retirement Plan– Here’s what you need to know
· Effective June 30th, 2022 State law required that California employers must offer an employee-sponsored retirement plan if they have...
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Firm Foundation
- Aug 30, 2022
- 1 min
Planning your January 2023 employer labor cost budget for California business owners
Effective January 1, 2023, employers regardless of their number of employees, must pay all employees at least $15.50 per hour · On July...
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Firm Foundation
- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
7 Takeaways for the New Covid-19 Testing Rules
Employers that continue to test workers for Covid-19 should review their policies to ensure they comply with updated guidelines released...
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Firm Foundation
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
3 Ways To Unlock The True Value Of Feedback
3 Ways To Unlock The True Value Of Feedback Giving quality feedback can cause intense anxiety. However, when we let the fear of giving...
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Firm Foundation
- May 24, 2022
- 1 min
Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Response
Workplace violence has been dominating the news recently and we want you to be prepared. Each year, an average of 2 million occupational...
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Firm Foundation
- Apr 25, 2022
- 1 min
Reminders for you about California Retention Policies-Here Is What You Need To Know
In 2021, California passed SB 807 that amended California’s Government Code Section 12946 to require employers to maintain personnel...
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Firm Foundation
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
California Retirement Plan requirement is June 30th, 2022. Here’s what you need to know
State Law requires that California employers, who don’t already offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan are now required to by June...
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