On May 31, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 828, which delays the effective date of the healthcare minimum wage statute by one month.
Last October, Governor Newsom signed SB 525, which enacted a multi-tiered statewide minimum
Catch Back Up on the SECURE 2.0 Increased Catch-Up Limits for 2025
With SECURE 2.0’s increased catch-up contribution limits set to take effect next year, it’s time for 401(k) plan sponsors to brush up on the rules and consider how to administer the changes.
Under the current rules, 401(k) plans may allow
Beltway Buzz, May 31, 2024
OSHA’s Walkaround Reg in Effect. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) walkaround rule takes effect today, May 31, 2024. The controversial rule, which allows third parties to access employers’ private property while accompanying an OSHA official during a
When is a Resignation Not a Resignation?
Seinfeld, Season 2, Episode 7, “The Revenge”, in a boardroom:
LEVITAN: Is that Costanza over there? What are you doing here?
GEORGE: What?
LEVITAN: Am I crazy, or didn’t you quit?
GEORGE: When?
LEVITAN: Friday.
GEORGE: Oh, what?
¿Qué pasa si mis lesiones me impiden realizar mi trabajo?
Sufrir lesiones graves en el trabajo puede tener un impacto devastador en su vida profesional, especialmente si su empleo implica arduas tareas físicas. Si se encuentra en una situación donde sus lesiones le impiden volver a su antiguo trabajo, es
Five Reasons Why Human Resources Needs a More Critical Role in Your Company
HR often gets sidelined in executive suite meetings, but its role is far too important to be overlooked. Effective HR departments and leaders who connect with employees and help them develop create more profitable organizations with reduced litigation costs. Here
Prepping for Hurricane Season!
With apologies to T.S. Eliot, June is the cruelest month in Florida. It is time to start thinking about hurricanes again. Even if we are blessed with a storm-free six months, no doubt there will be a few near misses that will
Wait – the EEOC Is Really Serious About the EEO-1 Filing Requirement!
Many companies treat the annual EEO-1 filing requirement with, let’s say, some lack of urgency and, historically, there has been little to no consequence for failing to file the EEO-1 form. But a recent press release from the Equal Employment
EEOC Sues Employers Ahead of This Year’s EEO-1 Reporting Deadline
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) took aggressive enforcement measures this week by filing suit against 15 employers that allegedly failed to submit mandatory EEO-1 workforce demographic reports in prior years, including 2021 and 2022. The lawsuits were brought
Canada Disability Benefit Explained
In Canada, ensuring equitable support for individuals with a disability is protected under our statutes and regulations. Yet, navigating the complex web of disability benefits can be a daunting task for individuals. One of the newest developments in Canada’s disability