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Read MoreThe complexity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can make adhering to all associated requirements seem an impossible job.
So, you’ve decided to outsource your HR tasks to help you better run your business. Now, you have to find the right HR...
As an employer, you’ve likely heard it said (over and over again): “Your employees are your greatest asset.” Truth be told, your...
Are you having trouble figuring out which business management software is right for you? With many options to choose from,...
With employment laws constantly changing, regulating compliance policies is a never-ending job. But the high cost of...
The list of HR tasks you are managing on your own has become endless – from recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations to...
The increasing trend toward government regulation of pay transparency means that you either have to or likely will soon have to...
No matter the size of your business, having a clear company culture, mission, and future outlook plays a key role in successful...
You work tirelessly – day in and day out – to run your business. From handling operations to managing employees, you have your...
As an employer, you have your hands full with day-to-day operations. Adding HR responsibilities to your already long list of...
Payroll processing is the backbone of any business. So, choosing the method of payroll best suited to the needs of your company...
If a company falls out of ACA compliance, the penalties for it can be crippling. To avoid staggering fines, employers must...
Many businesses do not realize that they are out of compliance until it’s too late. But, in this case, ignorance is certainly...
A new year means new and changing employment legislation. With 997 different laws signed into effect in California this year, it...
The IRS has issued final regulations that change the way employer-sponsored plan affordability is calculated when determining if...
It has been a busy year for employers, and it looks like 2023 will bring additional challenges. This webinar focused on the most...
On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published instructions for employers to continue using the...
The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, several states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the...
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced that the state hourly minimum wage will increase to $15.50 an...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a pay transparency law that requires covered employers to disclose pay scale...
On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to rescind and replace its 2021 independent...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill expanding the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Healthy...
On Sept. 29, 2022, AB-1949 was signed into law, amending the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to provide eligible employees...
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D...
Saying goodbye is hard. Saying goodbye to an employee is not only hard, but can sometimes risk wrongful termination claims and...
In this recorded webinar, Jason T. Yu talked about best practices to avoid wrongful termination.
In recent years, workplace violence–along with general violent crimes–have been on the rise. The data is almost too terrifying to...
In today's business world, it is so important to be on top of compliance and regulations. However, one of the most important...
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 aims to “assure safe and healthful working conditions” under the law. The truth...
Now more than ever, it is important for employers with over 50 + full-time equivalent (FTE) employees to offer affordable...
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services Inc. ...
Whether your company is big or small, a startup or mature, maintaining compliance in HR is critical to success.
Under California law, employers with five or more employees will be required to offer a retirement plan to their employees or...
Is hiring one of your biggest challenges? In the current market conditions, your hiring process must be in tip-top shape if you...
Businesses of all sizes are currently facing attraction and retention challenges. Successful efforts to win over employees can...
Human resources departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a...
New Employment Laws & Latest COVID-19 Requirements One of the toughest parts of running a business in California is ensuring...
No matter a company’s size, its day-to-day needs can feel overwhelming for human resources (HR) leaders, especially when faced...
As an employer, it is imperative that you remain compliant with all federal and state tax and labor laws. Part of that process...
This month's HR Brief newsletter discusses OSHA's vaccination and testing mandate, the release of 2021 ACA reporting forms,...
In this interactive seminar, Jennifer LaTour will walk you through the scary maze of ERISA compliance to ensure you are up to...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land. A big portion of the funding to pay for this law is...
Complex Health Benefits Can Hinder Employee Productivity and Morale Health care is rarely straightforward for the average...
Preparing for Open Enrollment With a Hybrid Workforce With open enrollment season approaching, now’s the time for HR...
Please join us in a dynamic webinar, presented by Ted Bacon, Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group at Alvarado Smith, APC....
With a growing percentage of the United States population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many localities and, in turn,...
What is the R&D Tax Credit?1 The R&D tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar Federal and State tax credit for companies developing new...
This compliance workshop is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the use of and importance of having a well-structured...
A good Hiring Software, commonly referred to as an, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), streamlines your process so you can find the...
Employee The COVID-19 pandemic is finally getting under control. As more Americans get vaccinated, states are gradually lifting...
The Complete Guide to Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding. If you're looking for help with your employee Recruiting & Onboarding...
There have been many recent changes in how employers need to handle COVID in their workplace, from the CDC, Cal/OSHA, and the...
Employee All adults in the United States are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. With vaccine distribution reaching the general...
On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, a guidance document on the American Rescue Plan Act subsidy for continuation...
DOL Issues FAQs About American Rescue Plan's COBRA Subsidy On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued answers...
Please join us in a dynamic webinar, presented by Angie Surra, Vice President of Compliance at NavigateHCR, discussing timely and...
Employer Steps for COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Employers play a critical role in helping promote and provide accurate...
IRS Issues Employer Resources on FFCRA Leave Tax Credits The IRS has released new resources explaining the tax credits available...
COBRA Subsidy: What Employers Need to Know The American Rescue Act of 2021 (ARPA) is the latest federal law addressing the...
Using Technology in Learning and Development By leveraging technology in learning and development efforts, employers can help...
As companies re-open their offices, a number of new laws, procedures and practical concerns must be addressed. The American...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring managers are struggling to get candidates in the door. Recruiting budgets have been slashed...
Be your employee’s hero and join us on March 24th at 10 a.m. PST to learn why the demand for pet insurance benefits has...
Preparing HR for Future Health Crises On March 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-20 to provide...
Preparing HR for Future Health Crises In the 2020 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resolved more...
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for HR departments in 2020. Suddenly, employees were looking to HR teams for guidance...
CDC Guidance for Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Programs Making COVID-19 vaccination part of your workplace wellness...
Communicating with Employees about COVID-19 Vaccines Employee communications related to the pandemic have played a major role...
[Webinar] COVID-19 Vaccines If you have questions and concerns about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. Join us for a webinar...
Your resource for Federal and California office posting requirements It is one of HR’s most important (and seemingly old...
What You Need to Know About the New Strain of COVID-19 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a...
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have reported increases in anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide. The...
DOL Increase Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021 The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2021 inflation-adjusted civil...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created massive change and concern for employers and employees across the world. Even as...
[Webinar] 2021 Compliance Update Webinar With the start of a new year, there are always changes in employment laws and...
$500 Million for New COVID Relief Grant for Small Businesses The Governor announced the creation of a $500 million COVID Relief...
IRS Adds, Updates FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits The IRS has added or updated more than 80 answers to questions in its series of ...
An appropriations bill, which was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, does not extend the leave mandates created by the...
EEOC Issues FAQs on Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19 On Dec. 16. 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has adopted a temporary emergency standard for COVID-19....
[Webinar] Cal/OSHA Emergency Rules for COVID-19 On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 Cal/OSHA implemented new regulations regarding...
Improving workplace efficiency is about helping employees work smarter, not harder. Fortunately, in today's world, technology can...
On Nov. 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published two new opinion letters providing the DOL’s official position on...
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only challenging the way Americans live on a daily basis, but also posing significant economic...
The COVID-19 pandemic has solidified remote work as a new operational standard. Employers should expect this trend to only grow...
Please join Don Dressler, Executive Vice President at Partners Personnel, and Peter Sorensen, Vice President of Sales for...
[Webinar] Best Practices, Tips, and More on ACA Reporting Please join us in a dynamic webinar, presented by Angie Surra, Vice...
Employer COVID-19 Failures Lead to OSHA Penalties The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has been citing...
Coverage Insights - The Basics of Property Insurance Your livelihood is dependent on the survival of your business, so it is...
Conducting Performance Reviews With Remote Employees The time we’re living in now is not like any other period from recent...
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training FAQ SB 1343 requires that all employers of 5 or more employees provide 1 hour of sexual...
Please join Don Dressler, a frequent speaker for Combined, and a workers’ compensation and OSHA expert, for our webinar about ...
Summary of the 2020 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey to examine...
Preventing Remote Work Time Theft Time theft in the workplace is a common and expensive problem across industries. And, if not...
Ahead of elections, many employers want to encourage voter participation and are considering if any initiatives may be...
Which is it: Cold, Flu or Covid-19? The common cold, flu and COVID-19 are all caused by viruses that affect your respiratory...
Each year, the seasonal flu has a marked impact on businesses and employers, causing increased absenteeism, decreased...
5 Reasons Physicians Need to Protect Their Income It took you years of training, education and commitment to get where you are....
This webinar is all about Virtual Healthcare. In this jam-packed session, we’ll be uncovering the different available options for...
Companies are becoming increasingly more reliant on digital solutions to conduct business and meet their employees’ needs. Now,...
As the number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases rises daily, hospitals and medical care providers are overwhelmed...
As technology evolves, doctors are finding more ways to efficiently and conveniently care for their patients. One such method is...
On Sept. 1, 2020, California amended its workers’ compensation (WC) law, under Senate Bill 1159 (SB1159), to provide a...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma associated with working remotely has disappeared. And, as the pandemic...
Health benefits costs are almost certainly going to rise in 2021. They’ve been trending upward for years—over 50% in the last...
How to Support Employee Behavioral Health During the Pandemic Fear, worry and stress are normal responses to perceived or real...
DOL Issues Guidance on Tracking Hours of Work for Remote Employees On Aug. 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued ...
Preparing for an Unprecedented Open Enrollment Period Open enrollment following the COVID-19 pandemic will be unlike any other in...
2021 Benefits Planning and COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wage on, its effects on benefits planning for next year...
Employer Guidance for Common Return-to-Work Concerns In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many organizations are...
How Social Distancing Is Impacting Workplace Culture As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, one guideline that is...
“At-will” employment is a common-law rule stating that the relationship between employer and employee may be terminated by the...
Please join Eric Silverman, founder and Owner of Baltimore Maryland based Voluntary Disruption, in this highly engaging webinar....
As we look into what the workplace will look like post-coronavirus, the reality for many employers may involve supporting a...
As businesses across the country continue reopening and the threat of a second wave of COVID-19 cases looms, employers are facing...
Legal Update The IRS and Treasury Department have issued Notice 2020-54, requiring employers to report compensation for leave...
Recruiting Post Coronavirus The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has upended the entire world, it seems. With fluctuating...
DOL Legal Update On July 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published additional Q&As addressing the application of the...
[Webinar] Compliance Complexities Please join Angie Surra, VP of Compliance at NavigateHR, to truly understand an employer’s...
Like most aspects of the workplace, recruiting norms have changed as organizations prepare their post-coronavirus plans. While...
Please join Pat Haley, an HR professional with over 20 years of HR experience, to discuss the proper steps to take in the event...
How to Prepare for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations...
The ACA (Affordable Care Act) requires health insurance issuers and self-funded plan sponsors to pay PCORI (Patient-Centered...
Many organizations take pride in their company culture—often, it can be a core competency and a competitive advantage. As...
Overtime Concerns for Employees with Mobile Devices The increasing use of mobile devices has reshaped working practices...
Weeks ago, businesses across the country sent workers home to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Now, America is opening back up....
President Trump Signs Bill Amending PPP (Payment Protection Program) into Law Since being established as part of the Coronavirus...
Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19 This HR Insights piece will serve as a guide to the most common...
Please join Jason Yu, Attorney Partner at Snell & Wilmer and Randy Charles, Payroll Manager of Combined as they discuss the...
Whether your business is operating during this crisis, or you are planning to resume operations after the stay at home order;...
Many employers are still wrestling to understand the rapid changes with state and federal laws. On April 17, 2020, the temporary...
March 27, the United States House of Representatives passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Security Act” or the...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents a host of extraordinary challenges to employers. On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom...
Please join Jason Yu, Attorney Partner at Snell & Wilmer and Randy Charles, Vice President of Combined as they discuss the latest...
Overview: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Congress enacted a bill providing various forms of relief,...
In a time where (hopefully) all companies are switching to remote working, most workers do not know how to make the change into...
The CDC has given out a one page guide showing the proper ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through personal methods of...
[Webinar] Absence and Accommodation Challenges in Today’s Workplace Staying compliant with the FMLA, ADA and a complex maze of...
Coronavirus and the Workplace – Compliance Issues for Employers As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus...
The prospect of corrective action or termination makes a lot of managers nervous. That’s understandable. For employees, being...
Medical rates and out of pocket costs are skyrocketing.
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. The form is dated...
2020 Labor Law Poster Call it one of HR’s most important (and seemingly old fashioned) compliance obligations: hanging up...
We recognize that it can be very challenging for business to stay up to date regarding the minimum wage ordinance that applies...
[Webinar] New Laws and Rules for California Employers 2020 The upcoming new year brings many new California Employment Laws that...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) revealed a final ruling on Overtime "White Collar" exemptions. These regulations were last...
All California health insurers are now offering a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Californians who need qualifying...
Payroll management is a difficult thing. A simple error can have profound effects down the line. That is why it is necessary for...
The Key to Better Hiring: Be Honest About Compensation When you’re hiring for a position, you’re making an important business...
Succession Planning Toolkit It is always a pain to find new employees to fill in key positions that need to be filled.
What to Do When ICE Visits Your Company What are employers required to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
With wildfire season upon our state, employers may not be aware that they are responsible to monitor the air quality of their...
With 5 million truck and bus drivers sharing the road with more than 250 million motorists, the safety of your clients' fleets is...
Millennials—those born between 1980 and 2000—are projected to make up 50% of the workforce by 2020 and 75% by 2025. This HR...
Combined would like to invite you to join us for a new webinar: Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Employers: Basics and Hot Topics....
Employee Turnover can be an Opportunity for Growth All businesses experience turnover, and how you deal with that turnover says a...
1095 Reporting Toolkit Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some of your employees may receive unfamiliar tax forms regarding...
On Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule that updates the salary thresholds that some...
Nobody likes mistakes, but they happen anyway.
Career Pathing Toolkit Recruiting and retaining a talented workforce continues to be a struggle for many employers, especially as...
Once upon a time, there were very few ways to effectively communicate.
As of July 2020, California will expand state benefits available to workers who lose wages while taking time off to care for a...
In simple terms, ergonomics is the study of making work comfortable for employees in an effort to avoid on-the-job injuries, poor...
This may be hard to imagine, but people are not choosing your company, product, or service because you’ve been in business for a...
Workforce Attrition, Aging Population, and the Modern Landscape This webinar focuses on employer challenges with employees...
3 Hiring Mistakes That Can Cost You Many job seekers sell themselves short by giving up on a position before even applying.
Social Media Toolkit Don't know how to get your social media strategy started?
Flexible Workplace Toolkit We all have busy lives. It can be hard to have enough time and energy to balance our career,...
Benefits Toolkit Over the past decade, health care costs have skyrocketed in expense due to an increase in prescription costs,...
Heat Illness Prevention Toolkit Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards.
Communicating with Problem Employees and Dealing with Challenging Situations Employee engagement is one of the most significant...
You already know that strategic planning and succession planning are important components to your business success. But what...
If you’re hiring the wrong people, you may find it necessary to micromanage their every move.
CYBER SECURITY 1.0HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CUSTOMERS, PROTECT YOURSELF! Register Now You’ve received one before: An e-mail from a...
If your employees are willing to go the extra mile, you’ll want to make sure they are rewarded accordingly. Doing so could mean...
This webinar will help you stay updated with the latest HR compliance information.
If you are looking for ways to expand your new talent pool and make your current and future employees happy, offering remote work...
When a position opens up in your organization, what’s your first reaction? For many recruiters and HR teams, it’s an external...
It’s not just bad employees who don’t succeed. Sometimes, even your best hires aren’t performing to the level you want and...
It’s no secret that today’s employees value flexibility. If your company hasn’t looked into ways to attract and retain talent by...
Some businesses think that compliance is all about following rules and staying out of trouble. But smart companies know that...
GUIDE TO COMPANY CULTURE Download Now Company culture is the personality of a company and the environment in which its...
GUIDE TO EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW Download Now Receiving performance feedback is a fundamental part of any job.
GUIDE TO RECRUITING Download Now Recruiting and retaining top talent is a challenge for many organizations.
GUIDE TO PAID TIME OFF Download Now Offering employees time off from work can be an easy way to round out your benefits package.
Knowing what risks and exposures your business faces is a good start to building a solid risk management strategy. But just being...
Raise your hand if you love sitting in meetings! Anyone? Hello?
Depending on the type of business you’re running and the kind of work your employees are doing, it can be difficult to manage the...
We work with a lot of small businesses, many of which are struggling with very similar challenges. Depending on your size,...
The human resources talent acquisition dynamics are changing, and employers are working harder than ever to find and hire great...
Download Now This webinar delves into the introductory compliance principles and utilities of an employee handbook – a legal...
Providing health benefits for your team is expensive. So is constant employee turnover.
As we head to work each day, our minds are often occupied with things we’re going to do after our shift ends. Stop by the store....
You know it’s important for businesses to have an employee handbook, but you may be wondering how having one in place can benefit...
Managing payroll correctly is a critical part of doing business, especially for small to mid-sized companies. Fewer employees and...
Under the California Family Rights Act of 1993 (CFRA), if you have more than 12 months of service with us and have worked at...
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and you expect the same of your employees. But at some point, hard work can become...
There’s a well-known story that Microsoft started out as two guys building software in a garage. Whether or not this is...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the importance of health care benefits. Given the impact of the coronavirus...
Learn actionable tips for attracting and recruiting talent to join your team. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything...
This HR Toolkit provides an introduction to employee communication and highlights steps and tips for developing or updating a...
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