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…
Category: Human Resources
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…
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…
2016 HR Updates
As we head toward the end of 2016, we want you to be aware of several new laws, changes and reminders for California employers. We wish all of you a great Q4 and look forward to working with you in 2017! 1. Federal white collar exemptions (executive, professional and administrative & computer professional) salary requirement rise to…
2015-2016 Employment Law Updates
Greetings! As we head toward the end of 2015, we want you to be aware of several new laws, changes and reminders for California employers. We wish all of you a great holiday season and look forward to working with you in 2016! New in 2016: SB 358 – Gender Equal Pay – Amends the state labor code…