Spring 2014 Newsletters Archives

Don’t Be Fooled – Minimum Wage Increases Affect More Than Minimum Wage Employees

Jun 16, 2014 | News, Spring 2014 Newsletters

Minimum Wage Increases By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA AB 10 increases the California state minimum wage from $8 per hour to $9 per hour effective July 1, 2014. The minimum wage will increase again on January 1, 2016 to $10/hr[1]. Many employers are scurrying to assess the...

New Laws Further Restrict An Employer’s Use of Criminal Conviction Inquiries on Employment Applications

Jun 16, 2014 | Spring 2014 Newsletters

By Jennifer L. Lippi Knowing as much as possible about an applicant’s background is key to hiring the ideal candidate. In this pursuit, most employers require job applicants to note any criminal convictions on the employment application prior to hire...