It is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that went into effect during 2025, became effective in late 2025, or January 1, 2026. Below, we have identified our “top 10” changes.  Please keep in mind there were hundreds of laws, regulations, and changes implemented at the local, state, and federal levels throughout 2025. This summary highlights selected changes most likely to impact California employers and is not intended to be exhaustive. So, if you need a handbook/policy review or have any questions, please call us! 1 – Minimum Wage Update: Updates happen every year.  It’s best to put a calendar reminder in November, to make sure your payroll is ready! Action: Review your payroll to ensure all employees are being paid the new minimum wage, send written notice of the wage change to affected hourly employees, and be sure your salari

Join our 2-hour virtual harassment prevention training for supervisors, AB 1825/SB 1343 compliant. Is it really sexual harassment? Is it a hostile working environment? Do your managers know how to respond to rumors or complaints? Do your supervisors realize they are being held to a higher legal standard? This AB 1825/SB 1343-compliance training educates supervisors and managers on their role in harassment prevention. Attendees must attend the entire two hours of training in order to obtain a certificate of completion. This training will be held on Zoom. A link to join will be emailed to attendees before the session. In preparation for the training, please take note of these important points: This training ideally should be accessed on a computer with audio and video conferencing capabilities. One attendee per web-cam enabled device (computer, tablet, smart phone). This training is interactive and you are encouraged to participate (to your comfort level). When everyone participates, the

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Develop Stronger Teams. Drive Greater Results. Make 2025 your most successful year yet by prioritizing your team's growth. Our training workshops equip your team with practical tools and strategies to succeed, empowering leaders and supervisors to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and elevate performance across your organization. Our 2025 Workshops Include: Emerging Leaders Program This 2-day program is designed for leads and frontline leaders, building essential leadership skills to enhance self-awareness, communication, conflict management, and performance management. Equip your emerging leaders with the tools to take on greater responsibilities and drive success within your organization. Register Now: February 5 and 6, 2025 June 18 and 19, 2025  Supervisors Toolkit Program Tailored for supervisors and managers, this 2-day program strengthens participants' ability to lead and manage effectively. Supervisors will gain the tools to communicate, solve problems, an

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June 5 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am This 1-hour AB 1825/SB 1343-compliance training provides non-supervisory employees with important information on harassment prevention. Attendees must attend the entire 60 minutes of training in order to obtain a certificate of completion. In preparation for the training, please take note of these important points: This training will be in person only This training is interactive, and you are encouraged to participate (to your comfort level). When everyone participates, the experience is richer for all in attendance. Fee: $35 / person Location: 131-A Stony Circle, Ste 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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Employment laws in California are always changing, and it is important for employers in California to keep up with these changes to ensure their policies and practices are compliant. This blog post provides key updates to the California employment laws that all employers should know for this year. Minimum Wage Increase  Beginning January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage for all employers has been increased to $16.00 per hour. This rate reflects a 3.5% increase from this year’s minimum wage based on the law’s provision that allows this increase if the national Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) is over 7%. All employers must post the current minimum wage rate in a common area where employees can easily view it. With this new rate of $16.00/hour, the minimum salary for exempt employees in 2024 has also increased to $66,560.00/year. Note that the minimum salary is tied to the state minimum wage rate, not individual municipalities. Employers should also check if there

Happy New Year! It is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2024. Below, we have identified our “top 10(ish)” changes.  Please keep in mind there were hundreds of laws, regulations, and changes implemented at the local, state, and federal levels throughout 2023.  So, if you need a handbook/policy review or have any questions, please call.  1. California and Local Minimum Wage Raised – In addition to the gradual increase to minimum wage by the state, several Sonoma County cities have increased minimum wage beyond that required by the state.  Below is a table that describes the state and local city requirements:                     Locality Effective Date All Employers California 1/1/2024 $16.00 Santa Rosa 1/1/