HRWatchdog

JULY 15, 2024

We are a fast food restaurant covered by the recent minimum wage law for fast food restaurant employees. Does this law also affect the minimum salary we must pay to our exempt managers? The law applies to certain fast food chains with 60 or more locations nationwide. per month) to qualify as exempt.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 4, 2025

On August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. per hour — on January 1, 2026. per hour — on January 1, 2026. Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

correct) Labor Code violations, reduced penalties for certain wage statement violations and penalty caps for employers that take all reasonable steps to comply with California’s wage and hour laws, among many other reforms.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With different federal, state, local and industry-specific minimum wage requirements, how do I know if I am properly paying my California employees? The first step to compliance is determining which minimum wage applies to your employees. per hour, its substantially less than Californias required minimum wage.

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EmployeeConnect

JULY 13, 2025

Staying Up to Date with Changing Legislation Employment law is constantly evolving. Whether it’s updates to modern awards, minimum wage increases, or new entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES), HR teams must be ready to pivot—fast. payslips, leave balances, timesheets) for up to seven years.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When we start a new employee, their first day is spent completing on-boarding paperwork and trainings. Employers may be tempted to ask new hires to complete on-boarding activities, such as filling out paperwork and completing trainings, from home so that employees can begin working immediately when they arrive on their first day.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 21, 2025

With the law clear that employers could compel individual PAGA claims to arbitration, some PAGA plaintiffs attempted to avoid arbitration by filing headless PAGA actions that purported to include only representative PAGA claims that wouldnt be subject to arbitration. Shipt, Inc. S289305 (April 16, 2025). In Leeper v.

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EmployeeConnect

APRIL 8, 2025

Once hired, onboarding modules ensure new employees are guided through training, document submissions, and introductions efficiently and consistently. This not only improves HR efficiency but also ensures data accuracy and compliance with data protection laws.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 25, 2025

Supervisors and managers have a huge effect on your workplace — potentially making key personnel decisions like hiring, transferring, suspending, laying off, promoting, firing and assigning employees. This means they could also create legal liabilities for their employers so training supervisors is essential ! to 12:30 p.m.

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EmployeeConnect

AUGUST 4, 2024

These providers are experts in payroll management and handle all aspects of the payroll process, from calculating wages and tax deductions to ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Payroll Processing The managed payroll provider processes the payroll , calculating wages, tax withholdings, and other deductions.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 13, 2025

Do I need to give him the time off? This is a very common area of confusion for employees and employers. Paid Family Leave (despite its name) does not provide an employee with the right to take a leave of absence from work but is merely a partial wage replacement benefit from the state of California. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss SB 399 (Wahab; D-Hayward) , which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last week.

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Heyyy HR!

DECEMBER 28, 2024

You will use various channels like online job boards and recruitment fairs to find the best talent that fits the roles you are trying to fill. A human resources manager (HR Manager) plays a crucial role in shaping an organization’s workforce. To excel as a Human Resources Manager, you need strong leadership and communication skills.

HR Planning

HRWatchdog

MARCH 18, 2025

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene tackle what is often referred to as hard compliance skills necessary for supervisors to help maintain a liability-free workplace in California.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 26, 2024

The PAGA enables an “aggrieved employee” to act as a proxy for the state and recover civil penalties from employers for Labor Code violations. With increased filings comes the potential for multiple notices to be filed against the same employer alleging the same or similar claims. First, in July, California passed sweeping PAGA reform.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 27, 2025

This article will delve into the concept of employee misclassification, its causes, consequences, and how businesses can avoid it while remaining compliant with labor laws. Control and Independence Employees typically work under the employer’s control, adhering to specified work hours, tasks, and guidelines.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The more you learn, the more you know, and the better and faster you are at solving problems, overcoming challenges, and finding ways to innovate in whatever you do. That’s why those who embraced continuous learning earned, on average, 8.6% higher wages than those who didn’t. Knowledge is a lot like interest.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Rooted in the First Amendments religious freedom clause, the ministerial exception generally prohibits enforcing any employment laws between a religious organization and its ministers. In other words, the mashgiach ensures that food meets Jewish dietary law standards to be labeled kosher. Now, in Markel v.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 27, 2025

Keeping track of Californias numerous employment laws can be challenging. Whether you are new to HR or seeking to refresh your knowledge, HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle from recruitment to termination. to 12:30 p.m. Register now

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 15, 2024

We have an employee who is scheduled to work an eight-hour shift and routinely clocks out for his meal break after working only two hours. We are fine with this but worry that it may violate the law since it’s so early in his shift. There can be confusion regarding the phrase “no later than the fifth hour” of work.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 26, 2024

The ruling will also help reduce costly litigation on determining independent contractor status under California law. Previously, classifying app-based drivers was uncertain and subject to costly litigation under California’s ABC test for distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor.

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HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Whether you’re considering a PEO partnership or simply want to learn more, understanding their role can help you make informed decisions about managing your workforce. They handle: Salary and Wage Processing: Ensuring employees receive accurate payments on time, whether through direct deposits or checks.

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HR Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK set the legal baseline for worker pay, ensuring fair compensation across industries. In April 2020, these rates saw significant updates, impacting millions of workers and placing new responsibilities on employers. GBP per hour (up from 8.21

Wage and Hour Training

Heyyy HR!

AUGUST 15, 2024

As an HR consultant, your responsibilities may include recruiting, training, and advising on compliance with labor laws. Focus on using data-driven methods to identify the best sources for candidates, including online job boards and social media platforms. This helps in managing candidate pipelines and improves efficiency.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 9, 2025

One of many wage and hour rules that employers must follow in California is the requirement of Labor Code section 2802 to reimburse employees for work-related expenses. While the requirement is straightforward, questions have arisen regarding whether the requirement applies to both private and public employers.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 23, 2025

Although the vast majority of employees use direct deposit, there are some employees who prefer to receive wages by means of a traditional paycheck. Employers in California may find themselves running afoul of the law if they attempt to make direct deposit mandatory for all employees. The short answer is no.

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ComplianceHR

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Human resource compliance is the practice of ensuring an organization is implementing and following all applicable labor and employment laws, regulations, and guidelines. Human resource compliance, or HR compliance, ensures an organization follows all applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.

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HiBob

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re considering BambooHR or an alternative HR software , this analysis can support your decision-making process. As always, conducting your own research can help you find the right fit for your team and company goals. Readers are always encouraged to conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 16, 2025

Political Factors Affecting HR Political factors include government policies, employment laws, labor rights, and political stability, all of which can impact HR operations. Government Policies on Employment Changes in immigration laws, tax policies, and diversity hiring mandates affect recruitment strategies.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 2, 2025

Employers have many legal obligations when they learn that an employee is expecting a child, including notifying employees of their leave rights, providing accommodations and managing how several different leaves of absence interact. Managing wage replacement benefits and lactation requests. MCLE credit hours.

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Peoplebox

JULY 18, 2024

For example, their AI-powered virtual assistant now handles hundreds of staff inquiries at once, ranging from payroll questions to time-off requests, all without breaking a sweat. Assured compliance: HR automation ensures your company always adheres to employment laws and tax rules, no matter where you’re hiring.

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HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that provides comprehensive HR solutions to businesses by handling payroll, employee benefits, regulatory compliance, tax administration, and other workforce management functions. Additionally, one-third of small businesses spend over six hours monthly on payroll alone.

Hiring Software

CCI Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By working proactively and flagging potential issues early, such as wage misclassifications or outdated protocols, HR audits help to minimize the risk of legal complications. The main goal of an FLSA audit is simple but important: verify compliance with wage and hour regulations to protect both the company and its employees.

Compliance

HRWatchdog

MARCH 17, 2025

Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covered employers are required to provide unpaid job-protected leaves of absence for qualifying reasons, such as an employees own serious health condition, to care for a qualified family members serious health condition, baby bonding, pregnancy-related disability or other qualified reasons.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 8, 2025

Currently, there isn’t a California law or federal law that specifies how much advance notice you are required to provide employees. The local laws use names such as predictive scheduling or fair workweek ordinance. Many local ordinances require employers to provide schedules with two weeks or 14 days advance notice.

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HR Stacks Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

But dont just focus on base pay, think about the full cost of employment. That includes benefits, taxes, potential relocation costs, and even things like training or turnover. More and more companies are looking beyond their own borders to find the right talent. International Hiring Readiness Checklist 1.

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Careerminds

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Job abandonment occurs when an employee is absent from work for multiple consecutive days without notifying their employer and with no intention of returning. This is typically considered a voluntary resignation, meaning the employer can terminate the employee without it being classified as an involuntary dismissal.

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