Jul 1, 2021 | Employee Relations, Human Resources
Employee mental health has a direct impact on a company’s performance. In this blog series we will highlight the effects that poor mental health can have on employees and the companies they work for as well as share ways in which employers can improve the collective...
Oct 8, 2020 | Employee Relations
On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. The new law was passed as an emergency measure, making it effective immediately upon signing. SB 1159 imposes new obligations on employers and claims administrators with regard to COVID-19...
Jun 3, 2020 | Employee Relations, Health & Safety, Human Resources
When civil unrest leads to damage and destruction, employers within the community face many challenges. Businesses in areas where protesters may gather are often forced to close their doors early or cease operations for a longer period of time. Businesses that carry a...
Apr 17, 2020 | Employee Relations, Featured
The HR Pros at Emplicity Sum up Their Recommendations for Employers with Parents Working from Home. After Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond publicly announced that California school campuses would likely remain closed for the remainder of...
Apr 9, 2020 | Employee Relations, Human Resources
Jacob Lee* realized he needed to make a drastic change to the way he was classifying and paying his workers. Like many fellow business owners in Los Angeles, Lee comfortably relied on a small army of independent contractors to take care of his clients and get the job...
Mar 25, 2020 | Employee Relations
As COVID-19 continues to spread, more states are tightening their regulations requiring employers to allow workers to telecommute if their job functions can be performed remotely. For some employers, this transition may be easy, but many small businesses are not...