Sep 11, 2026 | September 2026 Newletter
By Susan Breslauer, SPHR, PHRca Many businesses appreciate employees who volunteer in their communities, and may welcome volunteers, interns, or community members to help with events and special projects. However, volunteers are only permitted in for-profit companies...
Sep 11, 2026 | September 2026 Newletter
By Ashley Holsey, SPHR, PHR Think your training records are just training records? California law now says they may also be personnel records. Effective January 1, 2026, SB 513 expanded California’s personnel-record requirements to include employee education...
Sep 11, 2026 | September 2026 Newletter
By Stacey Sommerhauser, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP A time record is more than data entered into a system; it is evidence. Evidence that can work for you or against you.  An employer’s time record tells the story of when an employee worked, when they stopped working, and...
Sep 11, 2026 | September 2026 Newletter
Kate Smith, PHRca, SHRM-CP The consequences of Form I-9 mistakes are growing, making accurate completion more important than ever. In March 2026, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revised its Form I-9 inspection guidance and began treating several...
Jul 9, 2024 | Summer 2024 Newsletter
By Kate Kriner, PHRca We are all aware of the myriad of daily obstacles our employees face. These obstacles include family members falling ill, children having special needs, and, of course, personal health issues or stress, which can affect their mental well-being...
