New I-9 Form Must Be Used by All Employers Starting Nov. 1 shrm.org/ResourcesAndTo…

The California DIR has unveiled a couple final gifts for 2023 in the form of updated FAQ's re: CA's paid sick leave increases (5 days/40 hours effective 1/1/24) dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick… as well as an updated Paid Sick Leave poster dir.ca.gov/dlse/publicati… CalSHRM Happy New Year!!

Effective January 1, 2024, CA employers must provide an updated LC section 2810.5 notice updating employees about "emergency or disaster declarations." Fortunately, the CA DIR has recently unveiled its new template that employers may use: dir.ca.gov/dlse/lc_2810.5… CalSHRM

Happy California Legislative New Year! The CA Legislature is back, so what laws would you like to see in 2024? (other than designating the Monday after Super Bowl a holiday, that is)

The only thing more exciting than March Madness is what is going on in Sacramento, including the currently pending 57 (not a typo) employment bills. The CalSHRM Legislative Report summarizing these employment bills is available at: calshrm.org/_files/ugd/b55…

Now that the California statewide minimum wage for fast food restaurants is $20/hour can we finally get rid of those ubiquitous tip jars next to seemingly every cash register?

Query if the movie that is made about this catastrophe will be called "Taco-lypse Now"

For some light summer reading, the CalSHRM Legislative Report is now available, surveying the roughly 50 employment bills (sadly, not a typo) pending in Sacramento. Happy reading! tinyurl.com/3v4crj9j SHRM in California

Sounds like a deal has been reached to reform PAGA that, once passed and signed, will remove PAGA ballot initiative from November ballot. More details soon but the press release below provides high level overview of key provisions: gov.ca.gov/2024/06/18/gov… CalSHRM SHRM in California

Never a dull moment in California employment law. Sounds like the new healthcare minimum wage law may be delayed slightly due to ongoing budget challenges. Stay tuned abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/c…

PAGA is usually a four-letter word for CA employers, but today the reform bills were signed bringing some (note some) overdue sanity. More detailed overview coming tomorrow. CalSHRM SHRM in California

What is going on in Sacramento? Lots, at least for employers and HR professionals to know about. SHRM in California and CalSHRM Legislative Report now available covering employment bills (including re: AI and workplace surveillance) currently pending. tinyurl.com/6wz2un9r

Need some summer reading? The CalSHRM June 2025 Legislative Report is available covering the key employment bills presently pending in Sacramento, including regarding workplace surveillance and A.I. tinyurl.com/5dxu3nmp

The California CRD has issued "guidance" and a sample model notice for employer use regarding #AB2499 and employee time off due to violence. tinyurl.com/4ndkvzju tinyurl.com/mrnkzchn tinyurl.com/2tbdvyjh SHRM in California CalSHRM

If it is Fall, that means many potential employment laws are sitting on Governor Newsom's desk. Fortunately, the CalSHRM Legislative Report has all the details on these potential new laws. Happy reading! tinyurl.com/4num59m7

California's 2025 Legislative Session has concluded, with a number of new employment laws to prepare for in 2026. Fortunately, the CalSHRM Legislative Report is available with all the details to help get ready for the New Year (and the new laws). tinyurl.com/mstuebx8

Happy Legislative New Year! The California Legislature reconvenes today, so what new laws (if any) are you hoping it considers in 2026? My wish list includes tax favored student loan repayment assistance by employers on behalf of employees (as at federal level).