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Posts from 2020
55 posts. Archived: posts from 2020 and earlier may be out of date.
EBHR Supports School on Wheels
This month EBHR continues its ongoing support for School on Wheels, a worthwhile non-profit organization. Since 1993, School on Wheels provides school
EBHR Summer Intern
EBHR hosted Sydney Fredette a fourth-year student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as a Human Resources Intern this summer!
“Tax Holiday”…Hmmm, How Does a Payroll Tax Deferral Work for Employers and Employees?
Recently, the US Treasury Department released guidelines on President Trump’s proposed “tax holiday”.
Salary Budgets on the Decline…?
Corporations have been challenged regarding 2020 salary increases. According to WorldatWork, a Total Rewards firm, this year has been the most challenging
Managing Your Team: Perils of Communication Platforms
As we retire the COVID Digest, we want to stress the importance of keeping your finger on the pulse of workplace communication to avoid disrespectful
COVID-19 Update: New Mask Guidelines
Masks (face coverings) are proven to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As such, it is now required to wear such face coverings in the majority of states. As
School on Wheels
Given the current pandemic, school children are some of the most deeply affected. Learning has been disrupted for all and those already facing challenging
COVID-19 Update: California Provides Guidance to Reopening
COVID-19 has given way to new and emerging regulations as the spread of coronavirus continues. California is no stranger to ever-changing employment laws and
Managing Your Team: Employees Want More Feedback, More Frequently
Studies show that employees want even more feedback in their new and remote work environments.
Are your workers really “suited” for Remote Work?
Like many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic thrust many workplaces into Remote Work Arrangements, suddenly and without a “road map” on how best to navigate this new terrain.
Managing Your Team: COVID-19 Spread Prevention Tips for Safe Performance of Daily Activities
One way to minimize exposure to COVID-19 is by staying home at all times. While encouraged, it is an unrealistic notion for many as there are essential
UPDATE: New California Closures Effective 7/13
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in the United States. Several states, including California, have experienced a spike in cases. As a result, on July 13
UPDATE: Renewed Closures for Certain Businesses
Due to the spike in Coronavirus cases, effective July 1, 19 counties have been ordered to close indoor operations for a period of at least three weeks.
Managing Your Team: Practical Considerations for Returning to Workplaces
As many businesses set to reopen, organizational leaders will need to give thoughtful consideration to a number of situations as they prepare for staff to return to the workplace.
COVID-19 Resilience Roadmap: Statewide Still Stage 2
While many businesses are eager to…get back to business, the State of California is still in Stage 2 of reopening.
The Essential – June 2020 Edition
Clients and Friends, As businesses begin reopening across California, things look very different today versus a short 90 days ago. Whether your essential…
Permitted Changes to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) Elections Mid-Year Due to COVID-19
A quick snippet of what you need to know:
Is Work From Home (WFH) Here To Stay?
Many employers are contemplating whether all employees will return to the worksite or to continue providing a work-from-home option. Here are some
Reminder: Personal Income Tax Deadlines Extended to July 15
With the IRS filing deadline for 2019 personal income taxes extended to July 15, 2020, in addition to the typical request for copies of lost 2019 W-2 forms,
Testing 1 2 3, Testing 1 2 3
Q: Can you test employees for COVID-19?
National and Local Civil Unrest: What does this mean for Employers?
PART 1
“I (think I) Caught COVID-19 At Work!
Recently, Governor Newsom passed Executive Order N-62-20, which retroactively created a rebuttable presumption:
Managing Your Team: Pre-Shift Health Screenings
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, employers should develop an infectious disease preparedness and response plan that includes
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 7th Edition
PUBLICATION NOTE: As we begin to reopen our economy and step forward into our new normal, the publication schedule of this digest will shift from weekly to…
Managing Your Team: Employees Refusing to Return to Work
One of the top “Return to Work” issues we have been hearing from employers as they begin the re-opening process is - some employees simply don’t want to
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 6th Edition
Wearables for Worker Safety?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused employers to rethink their safety practices in the workplace. Like the rest of us, you have likely been reading
LA County Revised Safer at Home Order
Los Angeles County has a revised Safer at Home Order allowing some recreational facilities and low-risk retail businesses to reopen for curbside, door side,
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 5th Edition
Dealing with Quarantine Fatigue
In the previous blog posting we discussed how the pandemic is affecting the mental health of employees in the workplace. However, as a leader of an
Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs)
As businesses begin to reopen and bring employees back to the workplace, leaders should keep the mental health of those returning employees in mind. Staying
Ensuring Your Workplace is Safe for Reopening
The highest priority for any business considering reopening during a pandemic is ensuring your workplace is as safe as it possibly can be. Some employees may
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 4th Edition
Evaluating Job Performance of Remote Workers
If managing a remote workforce is new for you, you may have noticed it is far more difficult to monitor employee behavior without the benefit of face-to-face
Be Prepared: Remote Work Policies and Agreements
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many employers are temporarily allowing their employees to work from home. In some cases, this change occurred swiftly,
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 3rd Edition
This is a time of great uncertainty and stress for many people. The purpose of this weekly email is to provide you with the latest update on COVID-19, as well…
Focus on Your Mental Health
As a leader of an organization, taking care of yourself is important so you are equipped to help your employees through this difficult time. Last week, we
Considerations for Reopening Your Workplace
There has been a lot of talk in the past week about reopening the economy. Last Thursday, President Trump provided state governors with guidelines on how to
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 2nd Edition
This is a time of great uncertainty and stress for many people. The purpose of this weekly email is to provide you with latest update on COVID-19, as well as…
Reduce the chance of being hacked during a video conference!
Do you use Zoom or similar video conference platforms, like Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams?
COVID-19 Weekly Digest – 1st Edition
“Do not leave the house unless it is absolutely necessary, do not shake hands with other people, avoid touching your face, do not go to the doctor unless it is…
Help Remote Employees Feel Less Isolated
Like most businesses today, you might be dealing with a remote workforce as a means to either comply with a direct order from authorities, to reduce the risks
Documentation is Key
Whether you are an employer or an employee, you have undoubtedly heard about the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) concerning employee paid
The Essential – April 2020
Today’s release of The Essential comes at an extremely challenging time for us all. With stay at home orders in the areas we serve and temporary mandated…
DHS Relaxes I-9 Verification Requirements During COVID-19
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will temporarily exempt employers from reviewing employee identity and employment authorization documents in person.
EBHR Best Practice Tip: Enroll your company in the SIDES program
If your company recently laid off employees or reduced work hours, a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed is received each time an employee files for
REQUIRED FFCRA POSTER – Distribute or Post by April 1, 2020
The Department of Labor published a required workplace poster to inform employees of their new rights set forth by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
EBHR and YOU: In this together
This is a difficult time of unprecedented change for both workers and employers. During these uncertain times, including social distancing, quarantines and the…
New Form I-9 Available
Form I-9 is a critical new hire document used to verify both the identity and legal authorization to work of each employee who works for pay (excludes…
List of 2020 Local Minimum Wages in CA Cities/Counties
New Form I-9 Now Available
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is available for use
The Essential – January 2020
As we dig in for what is sure to be an eventful year, the EBHR team is pleased to share a robust (and slightly lengthened) January Edition of The Essential -- we hope you find it useful.
Paid Leave for Federal Workers
Known as Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (FEPLA), effective October 2020, Federal workers will be entitled to 12 weeks of paid time off for the birth,
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a consumer-directed law that empowers California consumers to learn how a business stores, retains and uses
Marijuana in the Workplace and Drug Testing
With more and more states legalizing medicinal use and recreational marijuana, employers are baffled at how to handle company drug testing rules.
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