[Podcast] Cyber Security Considerations in the COVID-19 World
Greg and John speak with special guest Cole Halpin of Avitus Group IT Security. As a former Organized Crime Ring Investigator in the private sector I learned a lot about security within a physical space. Often, we had to capture evidence to support our case in an environment that we had no control of. Safety […]
[Podcast] COVID-19 Behavioral Health Considerations in the Workplace
Join host Greg Heiss along with John McFarland, SHRM-CP and Kaiser Permanente’s very own Rudy Hernandez as the guys discuss some mental health considerations for owners, managers and supervisors in todays post COVID-19 (wishful thinking perhaps) world. COVID has had a profound impact on the entire population. Whether employed or not, healthy or sick, social […]
SCOTUS Extends Discrimination Protections to LGBTQ+ Workers
In a historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to grant workplace protections to LGBTQ+ individuals today. Until now, 52% of LGBTQ+ workers lived in states that offered no workplace protections, making it legal for them to be terminated or denied a promotion on the basis […]
OSHA FAQs: Face Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
As the national economy reopens, an unprecedented number of workers will be required to wear face masks in the workplace for the first time. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act), employers must provide a safe work environment for their workers. For many, this will include properly training workers on how to adequately […]
What you should know about California’s new law AB5
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a piece of legislation—AB5—that could potentially reclassify millions of independent contractors as employees and dramatically reshape the future of independent workforces in California and beyond. Taking effect on January 1, 2020, AB5 is further clarification of California’s 2018 Supreme Court case, Dynamex Operations West, Inc. […]
The 5 Day Work Week. What is it and How does it affect us?
The way we work is constantly changing, and that’s due to employee needs and desires. Employees want to be able to have a shopping experience when it comes to their careers. Employees want the freedom to choose where, when, and how they work. Today, the average workweek in the US is about 34.4 hours, five days […]
Using CBD Oils and Employer Drug Testing
The use of CBD oils has been steadily increasing among many working adults. From anxiety and pain management to weight loss, CBD oils are considered to have many healthful benefits. However, this can pose a bit of a challenge for employers who are unsure how to enforce anti-drug use policies in the workplace. Depending on […]
What is the CROWN Act and How Does it Affect Your Business?
California is recognized as the first state to pass a law that prohibits employers and schools from discriminating against individuals based on their choice of hairstyles. Called The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair,” was voted into law by a majority vote. Senator Holly Mitchell told NPR, “The […]
7 Things You Need to Know About California SB1343
According to SB-1343, by January 1, 2020, 92% of the state’s workforce [roughly 15.5 million workers] will need to have received at least one hour of sexual harassment training for non-management employees; and two hours of training for supervisors. Following the 2020 deadline, these educational thresholds will need to be met again every two years. […]
Why Smaller Companies Should Use a PEO
Most people assume PEO services are for large companies only. In reality, many small to medium-sized companies find extreme benefits in working with a PEO. According to NAPEO “small businesses that use PEOs grow seven to nine percent faster, have 10 to 14 percent lower employee turnover, and are 50 percent less likely to go out of […]
