May 13, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Stacey Sommerhauser, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP California employers should replace their current Cal/OSHA “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” poster with the updated version, as Cal/OSHA revised the notice’s contact information in April. The remainder of the...
May 13, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Stacey Sommerhauser, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP If the March 30, 2026, deadline for distributing Emergency Contact Designation forms came and went a little faster than expected, you are certainly not alone. As a reminder, California employers are required to provide...
May 7, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Kate Smith, SHRM-CP In California, overtime requirements for non-exempt employees are governed by state law and are calculated based on an employer’s established workday and workweek. Employers should clearly define their workday and workweek in a manner that...
May 6, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Ashley Holsey, SPHR, PHR If you’ve ever heard the phrase “regular rate of pay” and immediately grimaced, you’re not alone. There’s nothing “regular” about it, unless by regular you mean regularly confusing, regularly debated, and regularly avoided (please don’t...
May 6, 2026 | Summer 2026 Newsletter
By Sarah Peterson, PHRca, SHRM-SCP Conversations between managers and employees are one of the most influential—and often overlooked—factors when dealing with mental health in the workplace. Managers are not expected to be therapists. But they do set the tone for how...
