Resumes, applications, references and offer letters all lead to piles and piles of PAPER! It seems we have to kill a whole forest of trees to hire one employee. And it’s not just trees that go... read more →
Your new team is paying attention to everything you do; from what you wear, what you say, and how you say it. You face the double edge sword of showing confidence and never letting them see... read more →
While most California employers are aware of the Paid Sick Leave law that went into effect as of July 1st, 2015, some may be surprised to learn that there are also several cities in California with... read more →
Recently, the concept of “Joint Employers” has been rapidly evolving, based on several court rulings and new guidance issued from the Department of Labor. Joint employers in employment law are found to exist where two separate... read more →
Written by Lisa Porro, PHR & SHRM-CP Part 1 of this blog centered on the onboarding process after a new employee signs an offer letter. As you are preparing for your new hire’s first day, remember... read more →
Written by Lisa Porro, PHR & SHRM-CP Most People Have at Least One First Day at Work Horror Story: “Security had no idea I was coming, no one at my new company was answering their calls,... read more →
Writing an employee’s performance review or an evaluation is one of the most important responsibilities for a manager. Why? This commitment helps motivate employees, increase engagement, enhance accountability for results and support professional and career growth.... read more →
In order to avoid, or at least minimize the costs associated with a labor law violation, you should have an official document in place that assigns a compliance officer, and offers details on how labor law... read more →
Paying a salary DOES NOT mean the employee isn’t owed overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act, which nearly all employers are required to comply with, specifies that it is the duties of the role and not... read more →
Written and submitted by Rob Griffin, Owner of Swift Creek Insurance From time to time, I get a call from a customer saying he was told by one of his subcontractors that since they do not... read more →