On April 17th, the DC Court of Appeals issued an order prohibiting the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from enforcing the Employee Rights Notice. Until legal issues have been resolved, there is no new deadline to post the NLRB Employee Rights poster. Click here for further information from the NRLB. Action Required: 1) Employers may take down the [...]
The newly released and revised word version and pdf version of the Notice to Employee form is required to be distributed to all new hires effective immediately. Employers may either utilize this form or develop their own so long as it meets the mandates required. On January 1, 2012, the Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011 mandated all private employers including [...]
Employers shall look to their specific Industrial Wage Order (IWO) to determine meal period and rest break requirements for which to comply. The recent Brinker vs Superior Court decision on 04/12/12 clarified for workers covered by IWO 5 what most employers were already doing in regards to Meal Periods and Rest Breaks. The focus was [...]
The federal courts ruled, as of April 30, 2012, most private sector employers will be required to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. (The original effective date postponed.) The notice should be posted in a conspicuous place, where other notifications of workplace rights and employer rules and policies [...]
Today’s tough job market is challenging for anyone looking for quality work, or for a quality employee, for that matter. While the Labor Department reported 3.4 million job openings at the end of 2011, many employers are faced with the trouble of sorting through piles of resumes from under-qualified job seekers. At the same time, [...]
Employers shall give notification within one week before or after, or at the same time, they provide employees with an annual wage summary (IRS Form W-2, 1099). Below is the official notice that all employers should abide by: If you have any questions about this notice, please feel free to contact our office.
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announces the Jan. 1 launch of the newly created Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF). LETF is a collaborative effort between state agencies to combat the underground economy and to improve California’s business environment where legitimate employers can thrive. The primary partners of the LETF include DIR, the Employment Development [...]
Most small business owners would agree that their employees play a key role in contributing to the overall success of their company. Whether it be through their customer service interactions or professionalism during networking events, quality employees are constant reminders about the health of the company they work for; a reflection of the leadership, management [...]
As you might have heard, there are many new updates to California Employment Laws, many taking effect January 1, 2012. If you are in the process of hiring new employees or are considering taking on additional staff in the new year, it is of utmost importance to have policies and procedures in place that ensure [...]