In a significant decision on November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 final rule aimed at increasing the salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The ruling halts changes that would have impacted millions of employees …
Federal Court Halts DOL Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know Read More »
Employers who use non-compete agreements to safeguard trade secrets and other key business interests received welcome news on August 20. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final non-compete rule, which aimed to ban most non-compete agreements and mandate employers to issue non-enforcement notices, has been set aside by a Texas court. This means the rule, initially …
Texas Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Rule: What Employers Need to Know Read More »
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …
Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – August 2024 – Heat Safety Read More »
Paid Family Leave Grant Available to Small Businesses Small Business Grant Money for Paid Family Leave As of June 2024, California businesses with between 1 and 100 employees may qualify to receive grants of up to $2,000 for each employee who is off work for a reason covered by California’s Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) program. …
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a significant step towards advancing workplace equality with the issuance of its final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This regulation offers crucial clarity for both employers and employees, ensuring pregnant workers can maintain a healthy pregnancy while continuing to excel in their …
EEOC’s Final Regulation to PWFA Empowers Pregnant Workers: What Employers Need to Know Read More »
Senate Bill 497 (SB 497) heralds a significant shift in California’s employment law landscape, particularly concerning retaliation against employees for engaging in protected activities. This groundbreaking legislation introduces pivotal changes aimed at fortifying employee rights and imposing stricter penalties on non-compliant employers. Let’s delve into the core provisions of SB 497 and explore its implications …
URGENT CA: New Employee Protections Against Retaliation Read More »
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …
California has enacted a new workplace violence prevention law, SB 553/California Labor Code Section 6401.9, requiring nearly all California employers to develop and implement a written workplace violence prevention plan (which can be a part of an existing Illness and Injury Prevention Plan), provide annual training on the plan to employees, and maintain a log of …
URGENT CA: Workplace Violence Prevention Model Plan Read More »
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Checklist – New Hire Orientation Read More »
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to FLSA. That is why we put together the …
Effective January 1, 2024, California has published a new Wage Theft Notice, often called the Notice to Employee at Time of Hire (and found in the Guardian HR Forms Library), which has been updated to reflect both the new California Sick Leave law, as well as non-exempt employee’s pay rates, designated paydays, appliable overtime rates, …
URGENT CA: Why Wage Theft is So Critical in California Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: How to Design a Disciplinary Procedure Read More »
On January 9, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will establish an economic realities test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule takes effect on March 11, 2024. This new worker-friendly standard will replace the more business-friendly five-factor test put in …
Independent Contractor Rule Will Take Effect March 11 Read More »
California Paid Sick Leave (SB 616) California’s new paid sick leave law, Senate bill (SB) 616, significantly expands California’s existing paid sick leave law (i.e., the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014). Paid sick leave entitlement Under SB 616, an employee is now entitled to five days or forty hours of paid sick leave. Previously, …
Minimum wage increases will take effect on January 1, 2024. Please see the below list, showing the locations where the increases will take place and the rate of increase. Please feel free to reach out to your Dedicated HR Manager to discuss further.Alaksa – $11.73Arizona – $14.35Flagstaff – $17.40Tucson – $14.35California – $16.00Belmont – $17.35Burlingame …
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Audit Checklist for Maintaining Independent Contractor Status Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Employee Survey Job Satisfaction Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State Read More »
On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an increase to the current California Sick Leave Law (SB 616).Effective January 1, 2024, employers must increase the amount of sick leave provided to California employees from three days/24 hours to five days/40 hours.Accrual, Carryover and FrontloadUnder this new update, employers who permit employees to accrue paid …
URGENT CA: California Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increase Effective January 2024 Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey Form Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: How to Classify an Employee Under the FLSA Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Final Pay Requirements by State Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Personal Leave Approval Letter Read More »
Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …
HR Form of the Week: Complete the new Form I-9 Process Checklist Read More »
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced on Tuesday, September 26th that California’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour for all employers on January 1, 2024. Some cities and counties in California have a local minimum wage that is higher than the state rate, which will supersede this rule. The change in …
URGENT CA: California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16 per hour in January 2024 Read More »
The California Civil Rights Department has approved proposed changes to the regulations applicable to the use of an applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions. The revised regulations are effective on October 1, 2023. What Employers need to know: You still cannot inquire about an “applicant’s” criminal history prior to making a conditional job offer …
URGENT CA: Revised Criminal History Regulations Approved for California Employers Read More »
On August 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board issued a decision in Stericycle, Inc., overruling a prior 2017 decision which afforded employers more flexibility with their policies. This means that now certain categories of work rules, such as investigations/confidentiality rules, non-disparagement rules and rules prohibiting outside employment may not always be lawful to maintain. …
