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- Minimum Wage California Local Minimum Wages Set to Rise July 1, 2026
- Workplace Safety California’s WVPP Annual Review: 7 Records to Pull Before Cal/OSHA Asks
- Multi-State Compliance The $80 drug test that can cost Utah employers up to $160 each
- Timekeeping Why a four-minute late lunch in California can cost you an hour of pay
- Benefits & Compensation California Pay Data Reports Are Due May 13. Your HRIS Needs the Pay Decision Record.
- Blog California SB 68 turns the menu into a recordkeeping problem
- Blog If a PAGA notice gets more specific, your records must too
- Employee Onboarding Form I-9 Updates 2026 That Break the Usual Fix-It Workflow
Compliance guidance for all 50 states. Filter the library by topic, keyword, or state.
Employing Our Nation’s Youth
As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety…
SB 1162- California’s New Pay Transparency Law
Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California…
DHS & Remote I-9 Verification Comprehensive Overview
Jan 23rd, 2023 Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration…
The 101 On The New Form I-9
Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete…
An 8 Step Guide For New Managers
Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees…
New Year: New W-4 Exemption Required
With a New Year upon us, it’s time for employees to submit a new Form W-4! Although most employees may…
1099 Independent Contractors and Backup Withholding
In 2005, a Texas masonry business hired and utilized several subcontractors to perform the labor necessary on behalf of the…
I-9 and E-Verify
I-9 is a very important form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United…
Encouraging Employee Attendance
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California Expands Definition of “Family Member” Under Paid Sick Leave Law
Starting January 1, 2023, the definition of a family member will also include a designated person under the Healthy Workplaces…
The Dangers of Using an ERTC Mill
The IRS has recently warned employers to be on the lookout for third-party companies promising significant tax breaks in exchange…
14 Tips About Server Tips: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Photo by Petr Sevcovic on Unsplash If you’re a restaurant owner, you should be aware that under the Fair Labor…
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