LABOR LAW POSTERS FOR REMOTE EMPLOYEES

Many of you, like us, remember the “old” days when you only needed to buy a new employment law poster once every 2 or 3 years… and most laws went into effect on January 1st so we didn’t have to worry about those mid-year updates. Sadly, the old days are over and the poster information is changing randomly and frequently. This is why we always recommend the update service.  [click to read more …]

Legal Sales Reps

I have a sales rep who is commission only. However, I heard something that made me wonder if I should also be paying wages. What is the rule?  [click to read more …]

Salaries Up For Review

I know the minimum wage is increasing but, when that happens, no one explains how it affects the salaries I pay.  [click to read more …]

New Laws for 2024

California’s legislature and courts have been busy making new laws and decisions. You are required to implement most of the legal changes listed below on January 1st, 2024. Some changes will affect your Employee Handbook policies so plan to have it updated.  [click to read more …]

Pay on Time or Pay More

I’m low on money and would prefer to pay my employees a week late. They say they’re okay with it.  [click to read more …]

Time to Plan the Holidays

I’m never sure on which holidays I should close or pay employees if they’re off. Are there rules?  [click to read more …]

Employee’s Track Record

I have a couple of employees who continue to occasionally disregard my rules. When it happens, I talk with them and they work harder for a while, then slip back into bad habits. What should I be doing to avoid this?  [click to read more …]

Perking Up

I have employees who have been with me for quite a while and I’d like to give them raises… but can’t afford a higher payroll. What are my options?  [click to read more …]

Talk Gets Old

I have an employee, Joe, who is 66. Although he hasn’t talked about retiring, I’d like to start planning to find and train his replacement so we’ll be ready when he retires. How do I initiate that conversation?  [click to read more …]

Describe That Job

A few of my employees have asked about job descriptions. I don’t have anything written but do walk them through their job duties when they start working for me. Why would I want or need anything in writing?  [click to read more …]