As we come to the end of 2019, it’s important to look back at this year’s changes to our industry. This past year, we saw more than one HR trend of note. In particular, a lot of important work is…
Imagine a place where who you are, where you’re from, and the circumstances surrounding you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Well, that place is more than just a dream. All around the world,…
It is no secret that 20% of small businesses fail their first year. And unfortunately many others follow suit beyond their first year in business. Sadly, payroll mistakes are often the primary reason for small business struggles. Getting your payroll under…
In a world where being different often means isolation and exclusion, can you imagine a world where everyone–regardless of their situation in life–was a respected, valued member of the community? That is the vision of Hope House, a rapidly growing…
The recipe for workplace conflict is decidedly simple: bring two or more people together and assign them a task. Unless the stars have aligned in your favor, there’s going to be some cause for disagreement between them. And if conflict…
Do you ever wish you could be transported to another place, complete with all the sights, sounds, and smells to experience? Turns out, if you’re an Inland Empire local, this may not be too far from reality. At Nuno’s Bistro…
Finishing off our 3-part series on The Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), this week we’re talking about employer recordkeeping requirements. We’ve already established that OSHA’s reporting requirements apply to all employers. Now, we’ll talk about which employers are subject…
Since 1993, employers have been required to provide protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Although FMLA has been around for almost 30 years, FMLA violations are increasing. Recently, one employer was fined a penalty of $200,000 for firing…
You’ve heard the expression, “Hindsight is 20/20“. But if you ask us, we think great sight today, tomorrow, and in the future should be achievable for everyone! For this month’s Client Spotlight, we had the opportunity to talk to…
Continuing our 3-part series on The Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), this week we’re talking about employer reporting requirements. As we mentioned in our first post, OSHA’s reporting requirements apply to all employers. (Even if the employer is exempt…