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Health Benefits Help SMBs Hire and Retain Workers Despite Ongoing Challenges
February 20, 2024 | Source: BenefitsPRO, by Alan Goforth Although small and mid-sized businesses may lack the resources of their larger counterparts, they face many of the same issues in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. “It’s a challenging time for smaller employers,” according to a report from eHealth. “Most said it’s harder to find good workers today than it was three years ago. While
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!
Cannabis Protections in Employment
California Law Alert December 15, 2023 California Employment Law Updates for January 1 The following employment laws take effect January 1, 2024. CANNABIS PROTECTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT Employers with five or more employees will be prohibited from discriminating against an applicant or employee for using cannabis off-duty and away from the workplace. This includes discriminating based on a drug test that
Holiday Closure
This year, as with every year, we would like to express our gratitude for you, our clients, partners and friends. Our company would be nothing without you. We wish all the best for each of you during the holiday season and into the new year! From all of us at Gabriel Insurance Agency, thank you! Please note: Our offices will be closed
Question: My employees regularly forget to log out during their breaks and meal periods. I’ve told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do?
Emily| SPHR Question: My employees regularly forget to log out during their breaks and meal periods. I’ve told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do? Answer: There are a few steps you can take to help your employees remember to clock out for breaks and meal periods: Ask employees why they’re forgetting. There may
Question: Can we decrease the number of hours employees work?
Daniel | SHRM-SCP| Question: Can we decrease the number of hours employees work? Answer: Yes. Absent an employment contract or other legally binding agreement, you can reduce an employee’s work hours—there is no law that prevents this. Hours are typically reduced for reasons such as a decrease in business needs, the company’s productivity has decreased, job restructuring, or reorganization.It’s important, however, to
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure
With wish to express our appreciation for each of you this Thanksgiving season. Thank you for your continued friendship and partnership. Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving! Please note that our offices will be closed beginning Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 2023, and will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8:00am. Thank you!
Question: Can we prohibit employees from dyeing their hair bright pink, aqua, or other extreme colors?
Rachel | SHRM-SCP Question: Can we prohibit employees from dyeing their hair bright pink, aqua, or other extreme colors? Answer: Yes. Non-natural hair color is not a protected characteristic. Even so, there are a few things you may want to consider before making a policy about this: “Extreme” hair colors are becoming more and more common, so restricting colors may dampen employee
Veterans Day Office Closure
Our office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10, 2023 and will return to normal hours on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8 am PST. Thank you to all that have worked so hard to fight for and protect our country and our freedoms! We honor and salute you and your families for your service and sacrifice.