Maintaining Effective Employee Handbooks

Employee handbooks contain key employment policies. Private sector employers should not only maintain handbooks, but also understand their significance and purpose. Below we cover the most important elements of effective employee handbooks. The Purpose An employee...

CA Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2025

Yes, the California minimum wage is going up again. Effective January 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour.  The Director of the CA Department of Finance determined and certified that this increase correlates to an...

Expect Increased Worksite Enforcement Under Trump Presidency

As discussed in a previous post, the incoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to address immigration in the next term, including worksite enforcement and compliance. Based on actions the previous Trump administration’s record and campaign trail...

New Employment Laws for 2025

Fall marks the end of California’s legislative session and Governor Newsom’s review of employment-related bills. Below is a brief summary of the key laws affecting California employers that will take effect on January 1, 2025, or later. Discrimination AB 1815 The...
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