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…
HR Matrix Celebrates 10-year Anniversary
Greetings! The HR Matrix is proud to announce its 10-year anniversary in Sonoma County! We are deeply gratified to have earned the trust and patronage of so many wonderful clients. Top Ten Insights Reflecting back, here are ten key insights that have continued to surface over the years: New! HR Matrix Team Member: Talia Eisen joined…
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…
The HR Matrix Expands to Help Employers’ With Tight Labor Market
New Talent Acquisition Service Helps Employers Find Talent SANTA ROSA, CA — With the tightening economy, employers are facing a hiring climate they haven’t seen in years: too many open positions and not enough qualified applicants. According to the Sonoma County Economic Development Board’s 2015 Sonoma County Indicators Report, the local unemployment rate is lower…
Popular Services – 2015
A few of our programs were especially popular with clients this year: 1. HR Assessments & Audits – scalable services to help you evaluate and optimize your HR staffing structure and skill sets, HR processes and practices as well as full compliance audits. 2. Team 360 – this program helps to build mutual support, accountability and leadership…
2015 Employment Law Update & Reminders
The HR Matrix team wishes you a happy new year! With the new year, there are many changes that affect California employers in 2015. Here is a snapshot of the most prominent changes, along with some important reminders. If you have concerns regarding these new laws or questions regarding compliance with state and federal employment…
2014 HR Updates & Reminders
The HR Matrix team wishes you a happy new year. With the new year come many changes that are going into effect for California employers in 2014. Here is a snapshot of the most prominent changes along with some miscellaneous reminders. If you have concerns regarding compliance, we are here to help. Contact us at…
Postponed: Becoming a Trusted HR Business Partner Workshop
Becoming a Trusted HR Business Partner: How to shine as an Internal Consultant POSTPONED TO SPRING OF 2014 This 2-day workshop based on the Flawless Consulting model is pre-approved for 15 HRCI re-certification general credit hours. You have the HR knowledge, the people skills, and the intelligence, but for some reason, the partnership with senior…