Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends, We hope you are all staying healthy and safe during these uncertain times. Over the past few months, our team has been busy supporting clients with tough decisions related to COVID-19 including leaves of absences, furloughs, and sadly, some layoffs. On the brighter side, we have clients that are weathering…
Top 5 HR Resources for Small Employers (under 500) during the COVID-19 Pandemic
We’re all feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information coming in about the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention the social and economic impact of the virus itself. To help consolidate the information overload, we’ve compiled our go-to resources for the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Paycheck Protection Program, and California state…
New Year, New Laws: 2020 Employment Law Changes & Reminders
What employment laws are changing in 2020? Below is a summary of new laws and updates to existing laws effective January 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted. As always, contact your HR Matrix associate or call our main number if you need any assistance or have questions. 707-526-0877 — Sexual Harassment Training – Deadline Pushed Back (SB…
Sexual Harassment Training 2019 Requirements
Under a new California law, employers with 5 or more employees are required to provide: – 2-hours of sexual harassment training to supervisors and 1-hour to nonsupervisory employees within six (6) months of hire or promotion. This requirement must be completed by January 1, 2020. All trainings must be delivered every two years. There is…
2019 Newsletter & Employment Law Update
Happy New Year to our clients and colleagues! For 2019, the key imperatives for most employers in California will be attracting and retaining employees. Many employers are finding it more challenging to retain their employees, especially top performers. The 2017 North Bay fires and the related impact on housing supply and affordability continue to have…
Our Approach to Conflict
HR Matrix consultants are often asked to work with teams or sets of individuals when personalities seem to be clashing. These situations are often presented as incompatible personalities, differences in “style,” and communication problems. Typically, one individual appears more reasonable or accommodating, or a better fit with the organization, while the other is seen as…
2018 Newsletter & Compliance Update
Happy New Year to our clients and colleagues! We wanted to remind you of the recent and upcoming changes in employment laws that may affect your business. We created an easy checklist for you to use. As always, contact your HR Matrix associate or call our direct number if you need any assistance or have questions….
NorCal Fire Disaster – What Employers Should Know
In light of the recent fires and the devastation in our community, we are reaching out to our clients and friends. We have all been personally impacted in many ways, including Brenda Gilchrist, our Co-Founder, who lost her home to the fire. We want to support you in any way we can and are offering…
Important Employment Forms & Regulation Changes – August 2017
Following is information to help you stay informed about changes that may affect your HR & employment practices. August 2017 Form I-9: Employers must use the updated Form I-9, issued in July and required by 9/18/17. This is the second I-9 update in less than a year so be sure you’re using the most current…
2017 Updated Forms
It’s time to update forms… Form I-9: Effective 1/22/17 employers must use the updated Form I-9. Available in both electronic and paper versions, the forms and instructions may be obtained at the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 A 2017 W-4 is available from the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf Handbook Updates The New Year is a great time to…