Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in April: Time-Off from Work and Disability Laws

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Discrimination Harassment Complaint Form

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. For clients with access to the …

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URGENT CA: Workplace Violence Prevention Model Plan

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Conflict Resolution Rules and Steps

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in March: EEO-1 Reporting, CA Pay Data Reporting and Harassment Training

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Checklist – New Hire Orientation

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in February: OSHA Recordkeeping and Safety

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 …

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URGENT CA: Why Wage Theft is So Critical in California

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, …

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HR Form of the Week: How to Design a Disciplinary Procedure

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 …

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Independent Contractor Rule Will Take Effect March 11

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in January: 2024 Law Updates, Employee Performance Review and Employee Handbook Finalization

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 …

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2024 Employment Law Changes

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, …

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Minimum Wage Increases for 2024

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Holiday Party Memo

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in December: Preparing for the New Year

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Audit Checklist for Maintaining Independent Contractor Status

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in November: In-House, Remote or Flexible Work Options

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 …

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HR Consultant – Contract (Hybrid) – Los Angeles, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION Provide on-site Anti-Harassment training and human resources consulting/investigating services for clients of Guardian HR in Los Angeles, CA. This may include, but is not limited to: Presenting training sessions related to specific HR programs (Anti-Harassment, etc.) in English and Spanish is required. Advising management on the administration of human resources policies and procedures …

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HR Form of the Week: Employee Survey Job Satisfaction

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State

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 …

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URGENT CA: California Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increase Effective January 2024

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in October: Updating Policies

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey Form

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: How to Classify an Employee Under the FLSA

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Final Pay Requirements by State

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Personal Leave Approval Letter

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 …

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HR Form of the Week: Complete the new Form I-9 Process Checklist

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 …

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URGENT CA: California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16 per hour in January 2024

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 …

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URGENT CA: Revised Criminal History Regulations Approved for California Employers

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 …

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Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in September: Drugs and Alcohol, Inspections and Searches on Company Property

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 …

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