Bridging the Gap: Minimum Wage Equity for Disabled Workers

Jan 14, 2025 | Spring 2025 Newsletter

By Laurie Nooren, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP Effective January 1, 2025, California has made a significant stride towards equal pay for all workers by eliminating the practice of paying disabled workers a lower minimum wage than other employees. With this change, the state...

If the Shoe Fits . . . OSHA to Require Construction PPE to Fit Properly According to Body Type

Jan 14, 2025 | Spring 2025 Newsletter

By Jennifer L. Lippi, JD, SPHR Construction employers have long been required to provide Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) to their employees when necessary due to workplace hazards.  Effective January 2025, OSHA expanded the PPE requirements for construction...

Who Is a Designated Person and Why They Matter in Your Organization – A Reminder

Jan 14, 2025 | Spring 2025 Newsletter

By Celesti Ripley, SPHR, PHRca As we highlighted in 2022, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California Paid Sick Leave (“PSL”) provisions allow employees to choose a “designated person” once every 12 months to provide care for illnesses, serious...

2025 HR Compliance Check-In – Staying Ahead of the Curve

Jan 14, 2025 | Spring 2025 Newsletter

By Stacey Sommerhauser, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP As the excitement of the holiday season fades and we step into the new year, it’s crucial to take a moment and assess your HR practices to ensure compliance with the latest regulations. Here’s Silvers HR To-Do...

Healthcare and Workers Compensation Posting Notices: Ensuring Compliance in a Complex Regulatory Landscape

Nov 14, 2024 | Winter 2024 Newsletters

By Jennifer Lippi, SPHR, J.D. As an employer in California, it’s important to stay informed about the various labor and employment laws that impact your business. Among these regulations are posting notice requirements, designed to ensure employees are aware of...