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A $15 California Minimum Wage?

Most California employers will see the state’s minimum wage reach $15 an hour by 2022 if reports of a deal in the state legislature materialize as expected. Some businesses and industries may be impacted more than others—how will the proposed wage increases affect your company?

Why a Growing Workforce Doesn’t Always Require an Office Relocation

When a company first starts out, its focus is on promoting the business, delivering maximum output with an “all hands on deck” workforce, and ultimately increasing the number of clients it serves. At this stage, the office premises are generally at the bottom of the list of considerations, and very little attention is paid to […]

Corporate Espionage for Dummies

Prison Sentences for Michael, Dwight, and Jim: Up to seven years for interception of oral communications plus up to seven years for attempted theft of trade secrets. There may also be criminal conspiracy prosecutions against Meredith, Oscar, and Ryan. Litigation Value: Danny Cordray’s action for invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Dunder Mifflin […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: AI Success—Why Your First Step Isn’t Tech, It’s People

As AI continues to transform the HR landscape, a common question looms: How do you integrate new technology without disrupting employee engagement and company culture? Kelly Blackmon, Owner/Founder of B.E. Consulting and speaker at SHRM 25, offered a clear answer in his session, “AI-EQ: How to Integrate AI Without Disengaging Your Workforce.” His advice? When […]

Vermont Passes Paid Sick Leave Law

By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Vermont is the latest state to join the growing tide of paid sick leave laws in the states and numerous local ordinances across the country. In February 2016, the Vermont legislature passed a bill that, when effective, will require employers to provide employees up to 3 paid sick days per year […]

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Update Your Retirement Plan to Account for Changing Abilities

by Lisa Higgins, Contributing Editor We know, you’ve heard a lot about the differences between the generations, especially when it comes to work and benefits. What do the Millennials want from their employers? How does that compare to the Baby Boomers’ expectations? And please, just because they’re a smaller group, don’t forget about the Gen […]

Take These Steps Now to Safeguard Your Organization from AI Risks

No other technology today has the level of hype artificial intelligence (AI) has. Countless news articles, blog posts, and videos have predicted everything from drastic changes in the workplace to the complete destruction of humanity. With all this discussion, it can be difficult to determine exactly how, and to what extent, your organization will be […]

Why You Need a Retaliation Prevention Policy

Employee retaliation claims are skyrocketing, and in 2011 these claims were the number one complaint to the EEOC. As a result, you need to know how to prevent retaliation claims from happening. At SHRM’s legislative conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this month, California employment attorney Jody Katz Pritikin, presented tips on how to prevent and […]