June 2016
REMINDER: City of San Francisco Minimum Wage Increases to $13 Per Hour on July 1, 2016
Effective this Friday, July 1, 2016, employees working at least two hours in a workweek in the City of San Francisco must be paid at least $13.00 for each hour worked. The new $13 hourly rate is an increase from $12.25 per hour. Additionally, employers are required to post a new official notice in a conspicuous area informing employees of
ACA Electronic Information Return Filing Deadline Is June 30
The IRS is urgently reminding self-insured employers, applicable large employers and providers of health coverage that the due date to electronically file information returns in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is this Thursday, June 30. This includes electronic filing of the 1094 and 1095 series of forms. While the deadline to provide information returns to employees or responsible
REMINDER: City of San Francisco Minimum Wage Increases to $13 Per Hour on July 1, 2016
Effective this Friday, July 1, 2016, employees working at least two hours in a workweek in the City of San Francisco must be paid at least $13.00 for each hour worked. The new $13 hourly rate is an increase from $12.25 per hour. Additionally, employers are required to post a new official notice in a conspicuous area informing employees of
Blanket Post-Incident Drug Testing Policies
Most Handbooks that HR Ideas assists clients in producing have a “Post Accident Drug Testing” Section. OSHA takes the position that blanket post-incident drug testing policies deter employees from reporting workplace injuries. While the new rule does not ban drug testing of employees, it prohibits employers from using drug testing (or the threat of drug testing) as a form of
Just how much water do you need in extreme heat?
If you’re planning to spend any time out in the extreme heat, even just resting, you’re going to want to drink one 16-ounce bottle of water per hour to keep your body hydrated. You should start hydrating well before you spend time in the sun. That means if you’re out during the hottest parts of the day, between 10 a.m.
7 Cities in California Have Adopted Sick Leave Laws
Sick leave laws continue to complicate employer’s administration, especially for those with multiple businesses in different cities or states. Last July, California passed a new sick leave law. Today, there are seven (7) states that have their own sick leave law. If that’s not enough, seven (7) ciities in California have passed their own laws including San Francisco, Oakland, Emeryville,
Accommodating Ramadan in the Workplace: Top 10 Tips
Muslims around the world are celebrating the month-long religious holiday of Ramadan from June 5 to July 5. As part of their observance, many Muslims are required to fast and refrain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. Many will also partake in daily prayers (up to five times a day, including before dawn and at sunset) and special
Mitigating Heat Related Illnesses
Next week it is projected to be well above 105 degrees in the valley. With all of the fun that come along with summer there is also a major increased risk factor of heat-related medical conditions due to heat stress. Every year thousands of heat-related worker sickness and fatality cases are reported and the numbers increase each year. What is
Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect in May for business first aid kits
On June 17, minimum requirements for business first aid kit contents change substantially for the first time in seven years. One industry supplier of such kits said that the new rule will knock thousands of businesses, including restaurants, out of compliance with the American National Standards Institute rules for the medical supplies each company must have on site under U.S.
DFEH Issues Guidance for California Employers on Transgender Employees
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has issued new guidance for employers of transgender employees on complying with the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The guidance makes clear that employers must allow transgender employees access to restroom, shower, locker room and other such facilities that correspond with their gender identity. It also suggests that providing individual or unisex restrooms,