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What’s the Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees?

Understanding the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees can be confusing. For employers, clearly classifying an employee as either/or is important to do as…

Legal Considerations When Using Biometric Clocks

Do you happen to use a Biometric Clock for your time labor management? Perhaps you are considering using this option for your employees to…

Certified Payroll Reporting & Prevailing Wages Explained

Have you heard of the Davis-Bacon Act? Or the term, Prevailing Wages? The construction industry may be subject to both, as it pertains to…

SSA Cracking Down on SSN No-Match – Employers Look Out for Letters

Background In 1993, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) began to send what is formally called, “Employer Correction Request Notices” and what we’ve come to…

Employers – How to Minimize PAGA Claim Risks

What is PAGA? The Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA for short, enables “aggrieved” employees to act as private attorneys to sue employers for…

Client Spotlight: Presidio Lodging

The Presidio in San Francisco, CA is a 1500-acre park and National Historic Landmark that served as an all-military post for three different nations;…

Attention HR Departments: Beware of Phishing Scams

The internet can be a powerful but scary tool. With technology constantly advancing, our way of communication has improved over the years. (Ah, gone…

Updated Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Employees in CA

Owning or managing a small business in California can be challenging. In efforts to keep you in-the-know of recent changes, here is a notice…

Client Spotlight: ATA Martial Arts Leadership Academy

When Master Jordan Schreiber was 9 years old, his father made a deal with him; If Jordan took a martial arts class, so would…

What Employers Should Know About the SF Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO)

San Francisco has many unique ordinances that affect employers of all sizes – it’s almost too hard to juggle compliance. One unique ordinance in…

Meal & Rest Break Requirements in the State of California

Meal & Rest Break Requirements in the State of California Many states have their own laws and regulations surrounding meal and rest periods –…

Client Spotlight: Left Coast Catering

Left Coast Catering has been helping people celebrate special moments since 1994. As a full-service catering company, they provide not only the food, but…

Everything you need to know about QSEHRAs

The landscape of the health insurance market has gone through dramatic changes over the years. With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

$250,000 Federal Incentive: What is the R&D Payroll Tax Credit?

R&D Tax Credit Summarized The federal R&D (Research & Development) Tax Credit is also known as the Research and Experimentation (R&E) tax credit. It…

Client Spotlight: Florida Therapy Services

In October 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated the coastal regions of the state of Florida affecting over 200,000 people. It is considered the third most…

Open Enrollment Isn’t Over Until You Complete These 4 Steps

You made it through Open Enrollment, Congratulations! Completing the benefits Enrollment Process for your organization is no easy task, but the process isn’t quite…

Fair Work Week – A Scheduling Ordinance Coming to a City Near You

Local and state governments across the country are considering legislation and regulation on employee scheduling. A handful of cities and one state have already…

Client Spotlight: ZÜCA

ZÜCA has been developing durable and versatile carry-all, rolling bags since 2004. The product was designed to make people’s lives easier. It started off…

IRS Has Finalized 2019 Contribution Limits

The 2019 contribution limits for your favorite pre-tax accounts have been finalized by the IRS: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) $2,700 Medical $5,000 Dependent care…

CA Notice: No Additional Tax for 2018 FUTA Credit Reduction

What is FUTA tax? FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) is a payroll tax paid by employers on employee wages. FUTA covers the costs of…

10 reasons you should have coloring books in the breakroom

With year-end quickly approaching, employee wellness is more important than ever. A quick and easy wellness activity is coloring. Adult coloring books are all…

What Restaurant Owners Need to Know About IRS Tip Reporting

The restaurant industry has its own set of tax laws tied to it that no other industry will ever know. HR managers and restaurant…

Client Spotlight: Delfina Restaurant Group

Inspired by an intense passion for the restaurant industry and a serendipitous love, Delfina Restaurant was formed by husband and wife, Craig and Annie…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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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