California Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans

Beginning July 1, 2024, employers of all sizes will be required to have a written workplace violence prevention plan, maintain a violent incident log, and provide workplace violence prevention training to employees. These requirements apply to nearly all California employers. Exceptions include healthcare employers covered by the state’s workplace violence prevention plan standard, remote employees working […]

Minimum Wage Updates

Employers should expect minimum wage increases starting July 1, 2024 for the following municipalities. Below you can view the website where you can download the required respective poster.  Please note that the minimum wage in South Pasadena remains unchanged, at $16.00 as of January 1, 2024. However, if you conduct business or hire employees in the below listed cities, […]

HR Webinar: Implementing a Strategy to Support Flexible Work Options

Tuesday, February 20th at 10:00 AM PST Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the dynamic landscape of modern work environments. In this session, we will explore strategic approaches to seamlessly implement and support flexible work options within your organization. From remote work policies to fostering a culture of adaptability, we will share […]

Compliance Update: Single Use Restroom Bill – Required Signage

As we kick off the new year, it’s a good time for business owners in South Pasadena to refresh their understanding of various compliance requirements, including the important Health and Safety Code Section 118600 – the Single-Use Restroom Bill. Enforcement of this specific code will begin this year, which requires all single-user restrooms in businesses […]

Stay in Compliance: Order Your California & Federal Labor Law Posters

CalChamber’s convenient 28″ x 46″ all-in-one poster combines the 18 separate state and federal employment notices that California employers must post. CalChamber’s 2024 California and Federal Labor Law poster reflects mandatory updates effective January 1, 2024, including changes to the California Minimum Wage notice, Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Paid Sick Leave notice, the Cal/OSHA notice, Workplace Discrimination […]

New Leave for Reproductive Loss – Starting in 2024

On October 11, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law allowing for leaves of absence for reproductive-related losses. Senate Bill 848 makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to refuse to grant an eligible employee’s request to take up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss event. This new […]

Tuition Free Business Program for Small Businesses

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – SoCal program is a FREE-tuition program for qualified small business owners who are interested in growing the revenue for their business and adding jobs to their communities. Participants gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements, negotiations, marketing, and employee management. Acquire the tools to develop a […]

May ShopTalk Video: Employment Laws & Rules

Employment laws are constantly changing. Is your business up to date? Xiomara from the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) explains policies that may affect your South Pasadena/Los Angeles area business including: – labor law updates – OSHA’s emergency temporary standards – minimum wage – covid-19 supplemental sick pay – CalSavers retirement program – compliance requirements […]

Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2022

A new year means new changes to California’s minimum wage laws. South Pasadena follow the California State minimum wage increase schedule. $15 Minimum Wage for Employers with 26 Employees or More $14 Minimum Wage for Employers with 25 Employees or Less For more information and guidance on how to count employees for the purpose of determining […]

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