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SB 553 Compliance: The Violent Incident Log Requirement
April 25th, 2024|8 min read
[Video] How Often Should You Train Your Team on Cybersecurity?
April 24th, 2024|1 min read
Workplace Violence Prevention: Proactive & Reactive Safety Strategies
April 19th, 2024|10 min read
[Video] Unlocking Cybersecurity: Why MFA is Essential for Your Business
April 19th, 2024|1 min read
Safety First: Understanding and Preventing Workplace Violence
April 16th, 2024|7 min read
[Video] HCM Technology: The New Era of Human Resources Efficiency
April 16th, 2024|1 min read
5 Cybersecurity Solutions to Protect Your Business From Data Breach
April 12th, 2024|7 min read
[Video] Multi-State Employee Handbooks: One Size Does Not Fit All
April 9th, 2024|1 min read
Compliance Alert: Minimum Wage For Fast Food Workers in California Increased to $20 on April 1st, 2024
April 5th, 2024|8 min read
[Video] Why Every Business Needs Cyber Liability Insurance Today
April 5th, 2024|1 min read
[Video] To Consolidate or Not: Building the Perfect Employee Handbook
April 3rd, 2024|1 min read
[Video] What to Do When Employees Won't Sign the Handbook
March 29th, 2024|1 min read
Frequently Asked Questions: Employee Handbook Edition
March 29th, 2024|8 min read
[Video] Arbitration Agreement Best Practices for HR Experts
March 28th, 2024|1 min read
What Are Tip Credits? Your Guide to Service Industry Compensation
March 22nd, 2024|7 min read
[Video] Updating Your Employee Handbook: Addendum or Overhaul?
March 22nd, 2024|1 min read
[Video] HR Guide: Navigating Employee Cannabis Use and Drug Testing
March 22nd, 2024|2 min read
Are You Making These 6 Employee Handbook Mistakes?
March 18th, 2024|6 min read
[Video] SB 553 Explained: Elevating Workplace Safety in California
March 15th, 2024|2 min read
Top 5 Cyber Threats to Businesses in 2024 (And How to Stop Them)
March 8th, 2024|12 min read
[Video] Mastering Paid Sick Leave in California: Essential Updates for 2024
March 8th, 2024|2 min read
[Video] Maximize Savings with the FICA Tip Credit: A Service Industry Guide
March 7th, 2024|2 min read
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: 6 Problems that Cyber Liability Insurance Can Solve
March 1st, 2024|7 min read
[Video] Avoid Legal Pitfalls: California's Cannabis Testing in 2024
March 1st, 2024|1 min read
[Video] Stay Ahead: 2024 Paid Sick Leave for Full & Part-Time Staff
February 29th, 2024|2 min read
What is Cyber Liability Insurance?
February 28th, 2024|8 min read
Paid Family Leave in California: Top FAQs Answered
February 22nd, 2024|11 min read
[Video] 2024 Guide to Leave Management: Navigating CFRA, FMLA, and PDL
February 21st, 2024|2 min read
Medicare Part D Disclosures Due Before Feb. 29, 2024
February 20th, 2024|7 min read
The FICA Tip Credit Explained: Eligibility, Calculation, Filing & More
February 16th, 2024|9 min read
Can the FICA Tip Credit Lower Your Business Income Taxes?
February 16th, 2024|8 min read
Most Common Leave Management Problems, Solved
February 8th, 2024|7 min read
[Video] 2024 Sick Leave Simplified: Accrual vs. Front-Load Methods
February 8th, 2024|1 min read
Understanding Paid Sick Leave in California: Critical FAQs for 2024
February 2nd, 2024|9 min read
[Video] California 2024: Understanding Accrual & Caps in Paid Sick Leave Laws
February 2nd, 2024|1 min read
Best Practices for Leave Management
February 1st, 2024|17 min read
Paid Sick Leave in California: Comparing State vs. City Regulations
January 26th, 2024|17 min read
[Video] 2024 Compliance: New Noncompete Laws for Business Owners
January 26th, 2024|1 min read
[Video] Building a Winning Culture in Small Businesses: Your Employee Handbook's Role
January 24th, 2024|2 min read
[Video] Mastering Employee Benefits: Tips for Effective Administration
January 19th, 2024|2 min read
HR in 2024 - 6 Trends to Embrace (And 6 to Replace)
January 19th, 2024|13 min read
[Video] The Importance of Safety Training in Onboarding
January 17th, 2024|1 min read
Why Workplace Safety Training is the New Onboarding Essential
January 12th, 2024|7 min read
[Video] California's 2024 Minimum Wage Update: What Businesses Need to Know
January 12th, 2024|1 min read
[Video] Navigating Payroll Challenges: How to Choose the Right Provider for Your Business
January 10th, 2024|2 min read
Can Employers Still Test for Cannabis? California's New Drug Testing Rules Explained
January 4th, 2024|7 min read
[Video] Manual vs Payroll Software: Which is Best for Your Business
January 3rd, 2024|2 min read
Reproductive Loss Leave in 2024 - Compliance Tips for California Employers
December 29th, 2023|8 min read
California's Stand Against Noncompete Agreements – How to Comply in 2024
December 29th, 2023|8 min read
[Video] Elevate HR with HCM Tech: Time Tracking and Beyond
December 28th, 2023|2 min read
5 Signs That You Should Switch Your Payroll Provider
December 22nd, 2023|7 min read
[Video]The Future of HR: Leveraging HCM Technology for Better Benefits
December 21st, 2023|1 min read
Cannabis & Compliance: What California Employers Need to Know for 2024
December 15th, 2023|7 min read
Why Every Small Business Needs an Employee Handbook
December 14th, 2023|7 min read
[Video] California Paid Sick Leave 2024: What You Need to Know
December 13th, 2023|1 min read
Complete Guide to California's City and County Minimum Wage Laws
December 8th, 2023|23 min read
How to Comply With California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirement (SB 553)
December 8th, 2023|8 min read
[Video] Securing Your HCM System: Essential Data Security Strategies
December 7th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] Ken Pun on Why Combined Outshines Other Payroll Companies
December 6th, 2023|2 min read
New Year, New Wages – California's 2024 Minimum Wage Laws Explained
December 1st, 2023|7 min read
[Video] Workplace Wisdom: Navigating the Employee Handbook
November 29th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] Form I-9 Explained: Ensuring Smooth Employment Eligibility
November 22nd, 2023|2 min read
What is Business Income Insurance? (And Why You Need It)
November 22nd, 2023|7 min read
[Video] Your Guide to an Effective Summary Plan Description (SPD)
November 17th, 2023|2 min read
Best Data Security Features for HCM Systems
November 17th, 2023|8 min read
4 Common HR Challenges and AI-Powered Solutions
November 16th, 2023|6 min read
[Video] Pre-Tax Wellness Indemnity: Navigating Benefits & Compliance
November 13th, 2023|1 min read
[Video] Onboarding: How HCM Drives 82% Better Employee Retention
November 11th, 2023|3 min read
10 Steps to Simplify Your Year-End Payroll Process
November 10th, 2023|8 min read
[Video] Elevating Employee Benefits at Wu & Reddy with Combined HCM
November 10th, 2023|1 min read
The Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) – What’s the Big Deal?
November 10th, 2023|7 min read
How to Select an All-In-One HCM System – 6 Key Considerations
November 3rd, 2023|7 min read
[Video] How F2 TPS Found a Reliable Partner in Combined HCM
November 3rd, 2023|2 min read
[Video] HR Chaos? Tidy Up with All-in-One HCM Technology!
November 3rd, 2023|2 min read
Are Pre-Tax Wellness Indemnity Plans a Tax Scam?
November 2nd, 2023|6 min read
Boost Business ROI with Active Listening in Your Workplace
October 27th, 2023|9 min read
[Video] How BevZero’s CFO Found Success with Our HCM Platform
October 27th, 2023|1 min read
[Video] Why Chen Zhang of Meta Neo Chose Combined HCM - Again
October 26th, 2023|1 min read
Pros and Cons of Manual Benefits Administration
October 26th, 2023|7 min read
Paid Sick Leave in California – What's New in 2024? (And, What's Next)
October 25th, 2023|8 min read
How to Manage Employee Benefits During Leaves of Absence
October 20th, 2023|8 min read
Pros and Cons of Using Benefits Administration Software
October 20th, 2023|7 min read
[Video] How Leg Avenue Streamlined HR Processes with Combined
October 20th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] XMOD: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improvement
October 18th, 2023|2 min read
4 Ways to Lower Your Experience Modification Rating (X-Mod)
October 18th, 2023|7 min read
5 Changes to Form I-9 That All Employers Need to Know
October 13th, 2023|6 min read
How Social Inflation Affects Business Insurance: Employer Challenges With Practical Solutions
October 12th, 2023|6 min read
[Video] Onboarding Secrets That Will Make Your Employees Stay
October 9th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] How Compliance Reviews Can Help Your Business
October 2nd, 2023|2 min read
How to Manage the Rising Costs of Employee Benefits
September 29th, 2023|6 min read
California’s Minimum Wage Rate to Increase on Jan. 1, 2024
September 28th, 2023|2 min read
5 HR Problems That Benefits Administration Software Can Solve
September 27th, 2023|7 min read
[Video] Recruiting the Best Candidate for Your Company
September 19th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] How Much Does Business Insurance Cost?
September 19th, 2023|3 min read
[Video] 6 Factors in Finding the Right HR Partner
September 19th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] Benefits Broker Mistakes to Avoid
September 18th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] Unlocking Employee Happiness: The Role of a Benefits Broker
September 18th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] Workplace Policies and Procedures
September 18th, 2023|3 min read
[Video] Payroll vs. HCM Software: What's the Difference?
September 18th, 2023|2 min read
[Video] How Much Do Employee Benefits Cost?
September 18th, 2023|2 min read
Reminder: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2023
September 14th, 2023|6 min read
[Webinar] Benefits Insurance - How to Build the Best Plan for Your Employees
August 12th, 2023|3 min read
It Starts at the Top: Stop Micromanaging Your Employees to Create a Successful Outcome
July 18th, 2023|6 min read
[Webinar] Are You Compliant with 2023 Laws? Mid-Year Updates to Employment Regulations
June 13th, 2023|2 min read
5 Best Practices for ADA Compliance in the Workplace
June 9th, 2023|8 min read
5 Green Flags to Look For When Interviewing (And 5 Red Ones to Steer Clear Of)
June 1st, 2023|9 min read
Hiring a Recruiter vs. Combined's Recruiting Services
May 8th, 2023|9 min read
[Webinar] Prevent Discrimination Claims - How to Accommodate Disability in Your Workplace
May 4th, 2023|3 min read
How Much Do Recruiting Services Cost?
April 26th, 2023|7 min read
5 Human Capital Management (HCM) Software Problems (And Solutions)
April 21st, 2023|8 min read
Solve Your HR Problems with Human Capital Management (HCM) Technology
April 14th, 2023|17 min read
10 Signs of Low Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the Workplace
April 6th, 2023|9 min read
[Webinar] Best Practices for Hiring and Pay Transparency in 2023
April 4th, 2023|4 min read
5 Techniques to Improve Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Your Workplace
March 31st, 2023|9 min read
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination – 6 Strategies to Reduce Your Risk
March 29th, 2023|7 min read
The Payroll Puzzle: 6 Pieces of the Perfect Provider
March 24th, 2023|6 min read
Is an HMO the Right Insurance Plan for You? 6 Factors to Consider
March 22nd, 2023|7 min read
The Value of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the Workplace
March 20th, 2023|8 min read
Pros and Cons of HMO Insurance Plans
March 17th, 2023|7 min read
7 Steps to Comply with California’s Employee Privacy Regulations
March 15th, 2023|9 min read
What is an HMO Insurance Plan?
March 13th, 2023|8 min read
Don’t Overlook Your Summary Plan Description (SPD) – 5 Benefits of Your SPD
March 8th, 2023|8 min read
[Webinar] What to Know About Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the Workplace
March 7th, 2023|5 min read
5 Benefits of Salary Benchmarking
March 6th, 2023|7 min read
What is a Summary Plan Description (SPD)?
March 3rd, 2023|7 min read
5 Safety Strategies to Scale Down Your Workers’ Comp Spending
March 1st, 2023|8 min read
5 Benefits of Having an Employee Handbook
February 27th, 2023|7 min read
7 Steps to Successful Salary Benchmarking
February 24th, 2023|7 min read
5 Perks of Providing a Section 125 Premium Only Plan (POP)
February 22nd, 2023|6 min read
[Webinar] California Compliance - How to Protect Employee Privacy in 2023
February 21st, 2023|3 min read
5 Ways Your Workers’ Comp Audit Can Benefit Your Business
February 20th, 2023|8 min read
7 Employee Handbook Best Practices
February 16th, 2023|7 min read
How to Select a Benefits Broker – 7 Services Your Broker Should Provide
February 15th, 2023|7 min read
The Cost of Workers’ Comp Insurance - How to Calculate Your Premium
February 13th, 2023|7 min read
Avoid Compliance Problems - 4 Types of Compliance Laws to Know and Follow
February 10th, 2023|7 min read
How to Prepare for Your Workers’ Comp Audit – 7 Steps to a Stress-Free Audit
February 8th, 2023|7 min read
How is a Benefits Broker Paid?
February 6th, 2023|6 min read
ACA Penalties – What is the Cost?
February 3rd, 2023|8 min read
Finding the Right HR Outsourcing Partner – 6 Factors to Consider
February 1st, 2023|7 min read
“My Best Friend is My Benefits Broker” – The Cost of Familiarity in a Business-to-Broker Relationship
January 30th, 2023|8 min read
Payroll vs. HCM Software - Pros and Cons
January 27th, 2023|9 min read
The Cost of Noncompliance – 5 Effects of Compliance Violations
January 25th, 2023|6 min read
5 Ways that Outsourcing HR can Benefit Your Business
January 23rd, 2023|6 min read
Pros and Cons of Pay Transparency
January 20th, 2023|8 min read
[Webinar] Updating Your Employee Handbook: What You Need to Know in 2023
January 18th, 2023|3 min read
ACA Compliance - How to Respond to an IRS Letter 226-J
January 18th, 2023|7 min read
5 Signs that You Should Outsource Your HR
January 16th, 2023|6 min read
Manual vs. Payroll Software - Cost, Time, Error & More
January 13th, 2023|6 min read
3 Best Practices for ACA Compliance
January 11th, 2023|16 min read
Compliance Reviews – How to Pass the HR Audit
January 9th, 2023|7 min read
[Webinar] Critical 2023 Employment Laws - New Mandates that California Employers Need to Know
December 13th, 2022|2 min read
ACA: IRS Issues Final Rules for Family Coverage Affordability Determination
November 21st, 2022|5 min read
[Webinar] The Most Important Changes About ACA for 2023 - What You Need to Know
November 14th, 2022|2 min read
I-9 Update: Employers to Continue Using Current Form I-9 Until Further Notice
November 3rd, 2022|5 min read
2023 State Minimum Wage Rates
November 3rd, 2022|22 min read
California Announces $15.50 Minimum Wage Rate for 2023
November 3rd, 2022|3 min read
California Law to Require Pay Transparency Beginning in 2023
November 3rd, 2022|3 min read
DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Classification Rule
November 3rd, 2022|3 min read
California Employee Leave to Cover Care for a ‘Designated Person’
November 3rd, 2022|3 min read
Mandated Bereavement Leave Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2023
November 3rd, 2022|3 min read
Reminder: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2022
September 28th, 2022|6 min read
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination - Six Golden Rules
September 6th, 2022|5 min read
[Webinar] Best Practices to Avoid Wrongful Termination in a Pre-Recession World
September 6th, 2022|2 min read
Violence in the Workplace - A Chat with an HR and Safety Expert
September 1st, 2022|5 min read
[Webinar] Violence Prevention in the Workplace
August 15th, 2022|3 min read
How to Prevent and Respond to Workplace Violence
August 15th, 2022|4 min read
[Webinar] Navigating ACA Reporting Requirements
July 14th, 2022|2 min read
Legal Update: New Obligations for Employers for Meal and Rest Period Premiums
June 24th, 2022|3 min read
[Webinar] 2022 Mid-Year Compliance Check-In
June 24th, 2022|2 min read
[Webinar] CalSavers vs. 401(k): What Employers Need to Know
April 20th, 2022|1 min read
[Webinar] Improve Your Hiring Processes with Attract & Hire
April 20th, 2022|1 min read
6 Tips to Improve Hiring and Retention for Small Businesses
March 30th, 2022|6 min read
5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022
February 2nd, 2022|7 min read
[Webinar] 2022 California Compliance Update
January 27th, 2022|1 min read
5 HR Technology Trends for 2022
January 26th, 2022|4 min read
Step by Step Guide to Payroll Processing
December 14th, 2021|16 min read
[Webinar] Learning to Love Compliance
November 1st, 2021|1 min read
[Webinar] ACA Reporting 2021
October 18th, 2021|1 min read
[Webinar] Research & Development Tax Credit
August 9th, 2021|1 min read
[Webinar] Employee Onboarding & Handbooks
July 26th, 2021|0 min read
[Webinar] Updates to Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards and Guidelines for California Employers
June 9th, 2021|1 min read
[Webinar] American Rescue Plan Act Compliance
May 7th, 2021|1 min read
[Webinar] Employee Retention Tax Credit
March 29th, 2021|1 min read