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Crash Course in HIPAA, Protected Health Information, and Business Associate Agreements
If you know about HIPAA, you may know of the different and complex rules associated with it. For those of us who are unfamiliar…
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Client Spotlight: TheraEx Staffing Services
In 2009, TheraEx Staffing Services was founded by Rey Rivera. He started the company with a goal to be a provider for rehabilitation (physical,…
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5 Ways to Prevent or Remedy Employee Burnout
Sometimes your top performer at work will start to show erratic behavior. If you notice a change in his/her productivity or enthusiasm to get…
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TAMRA – Your Guide to Staying COBRA Compliant
Like many HR and benefits related topics, COBRA has its own unique complexities and sometimes it’s hard to remember all of the laws and…
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Email Security: Top 4 Reasons Your Company Should Use Email Encryption
It is a new day and age for businesses – meetings are replaced by emails and your colleagues opt for quick messages rather than…
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The Importance of Using Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
Hackers are getting smarter and more strategic in their plans to intercept information that can be used for fraudulent purposes. It has become increasingly…
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10 Must-Do’s for the New Business Owner in California
So you’ve just started a new business and you’re looking to hire your first employee – how exciting! With a new business comes many…
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3 Ways to Increase Productivity at Work
Working in an office setting isn’t always as enjoyable as it looks on the hit TV show, “The Office.” That dreaded afternoon feeling of…
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Client Spotlight – Direct Orthopedic Care
Direct Orthopedic Care, or DOC, specializes in urgent care and treatment for minor to serious orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions in adults and children….
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ATTN: Oregon – Statewide Transit Tax Effective July 1
Surprise! Oregon has a new statewide transit tax that will be effective starting July 1, 2018. Employers, there is quite a lot of information…
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Understanding the San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSLO)
Sick leave is an important benefit for both employer and employee. Without it, employees go to work sick (nearly 50% according to a recent…
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Client Spotlight – Next Level Strategies
Founded in 2003, Next Level Strategies (“NLS”) is a boutique firm that provides human resources, recruiting services and consulting services by the project or…
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5 Ways to Promote Health and Wellness at Work
Having your own business and workforce can be stressful to manage. You are constantly having to worry about staying in compliance with labor codes,…
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Rising HSA Contribution Limits for 2019
The 2019 HSA and High-Deductible Health Plans Contribution Limits have been announced by the IRS. Should any changes occur over the next few months,…
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Top 3 Mistakes Employers Make with COBRA Administration
Having to manage your company’s COBRA correctly is no easy task – but deadlines are crucial and penalties for being out of compliance can…
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Unpaid Internship Programs – Fair Labor Standards Act
Over the past few years, employers may have faced harsh criticisms for hiring unpaid interns, especially in California. According to the FLSA (The Fair…
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New Calculations for Overtime Pay in California
What is Overtime pay? The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at a rate not less than 1…
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Client Spotlight – Education Outside
Education Outside (“EO”) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing science in public schools, outdoors, since 2011. The organization currently engages 55 AmeriCorps members…
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6 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Payroll Management
As your company begins to grow, managing payroll for your employees can become tiresome, expensive, and complicated! Doing your payroll in-house requires you to…
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Minimum Wage Updates for 2018
Effective July 1, 2018 or later this year, minimum wage rates will increase in the following cities, counties, and states: STATE INCREASES Illinois Chicago…
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Important Update: IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Withholding Calculator
So you may have heard…but if not, we have your back! The IRS released a new Form W-4 and Withholding Calculator to help employees…
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5 Employee Recognition Techniques for Employee Retention
It’s only human to want to feel a sense of recognition and appreciation for your hard work and dedication. Some companies lose their best…
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Client Spotlight – The Floor Store
The Floor Store was founded in 1983, after a married couple went through a very challenging experience remodeling their home. It has since expanded…
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10 Itemized Pay Stub Requirements – California Law
Often, pay statement compliance is overlooked. Did you know that failure to include certain information on your employee’s pay stubs may lead to expensive…
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How the Recently Passed Tax Bill Affects Your Business
The new tax law passed just towards the end of last year has come with major changes to company’s payroll systems throughout the United…
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Pay-Privacy Act: Companies Can’t Ask Job Applicants About Previous Salary
Many new laws are effective this month including the prohibition of employers asking potential candidates for hire how much their previous salary was. In…
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California Parental Leave Act – What Employers Should Know
New year, new labor laws in California and new parents are winning. As things change typically every year, new parents may be happy to…
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Labor Law Posters FAQs – Update Yours For 2018
Labor Law postings in workplace areas are required in every state if you have employees on payroll in those states. For example, if your…
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5 Employee Handbook Best Practices for 2018
Year-end is fast approaching – what a perfect time to reevaluate your employee handbook! Or if you don’t have one yet, it’s time to…
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ACA Deadline Set – How Your Company Can Stay Compliant
ATTENTION: On December 22, 2017 the IRS issued notice 2018-06 that extends the due date for distributing forms 1095-C or 1095-B to employees regarding…
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IRS Has Released 2018 Contribution Limits
The 2018 contribution limits for your favorite pre-tax accounts have been finalized by the IRS: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) $2,650 Medical $5,000 Dependent care…
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Client Spotlight – Oren’s Hummus
In 2011, Oren Dobronsky was a successful Silicon Valley investor with four start-ups under his belt. However, Oren was disappointed with one thing in…
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Client Spotlight – The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
For over 90 years, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce has been helping businesses through a wide variety of programs and events. Since starting…
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7 ways an all-in-one HR Suite can expedite your Open Enrollment
Imagine an Open Enrollment without loose papers, late enrollments, or forgetful employees. One of the greatest advantages of an all-in-one HR suite is the…
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Client Spotlight – Benvenuti Ristorante
Across from the public library and next to the police station the Benvenuti Ristorante has cemented itself on Walnut Creek’s North Broadway in California…
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