New CA SPSL and ARPA
CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Senate Bill 95 requires all California employers with more than 25 employees to provide Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) in addition to the regular paid sick leave that went into effect in 2015. The new SPSL is retroactive to January 1st, 2021 and is in effect until September 30th, 2021. […]
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The Act includes a wide variety of provisions designed to provide various areas of relief for individuals and businesses struggling due to COVID-19. The following information highlights the provisions relating to the ARPA. 100% COBRA Continuation Coverage Premium Subsidy for […]
January 2021 Minimum Wage Increases
Effective January 1, 2021, minimum wages have increased in several states, as well as in certain cities and counties. The affected areas are listed below along with the new hourly minimum wage. Please note that an employee’s minimum wage is not based on the location of the business or employing unit, but on where the […]
California Sick Leave Rules to Remember
Some of my employees have already taken 3 sick days this year but their pay stubs show that they still have sick hours available. Why is that? Do I have to give them additional paid sick time? The short answer is “not necessarily.” First, let’s look at how California state-mandated paid sick leave works. As […]
What You Should Know About Hiring Minors
In California, employers must comply with child labor laws when employing minors. A minor is defined as a person under the age of 18. To employ a minor, the employer must obtain a work permit. This permit must be on file the day the minor starts work. This permit is obtained from minor’s school or […]
Harassment Training – Are you in compliance?
By January 1, 2021, all California employers with 5 or more employees are required, by law, to provide: One hour of harassment and abusive conduct training to non-supervisory employees, AND Two hours of harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for employees with supervisory authority. This training must be provided within six-months of hire or promotion, […]
Minimum Wage Increases: Effective July 1, 2020
Effective July 1, 2020, there will be minimum wage increases in several states, as well as in certain cities and counties. The affected areas are listed below along with the new hourly minimum wage. Please note that an employee’s minimum wage is not based on the location of the business or employing unit, but on […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Last week saw the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This new law addresses the impact of the coronavirus on individuals, families, and the workplace. Here we review the following specific provisions of the law: Paid Job-Protected Leave under the Emergency FMLA Expansion Paid Sick Benefits under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Employers and employees alike are adjusting to a new way of life as we learn more about the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. As the situation evolves, here are some resources to help our clients address employee concerns that arise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided interim guidance to […]
2020 Form W4 Changes
Form W4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, has substantially changed as of January 1, 2020. It has been redesigned to increase the transparency and accuracy of the IRS withholding system, and to comply with the withholding requirements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The most significant change is that allowances no longer exist. What do I […]
