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What to Know About Senate Bill 294: Workplace Know Your Rights Act

While there are many employment laws already in place at the Federal and State level, many employees are not fully aware of their rights. Often, language differences, complex legal verbiage, or lack of appropriate communication tools create barriers around understanding employee rights. Senate Bill 294 focuses on one goal – to make sure workers are […]

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SECURE 2.0 Act: Mandatory Roth Catch-up Contributions

Retirement, Payroll, Tips, Tricks, and Information / October 9, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Secure 2.0 Act Roth Catch-up rule requires higher-income employees who make catch-up contributions to do so on an after-tax, or Roth, basis. Previously, employees could choose between pre-tax (Traditional) or after-tax (Roth) catch-up contributions, depending on the plan’s provisions. Here’s what you need to know about this key change: What

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Spring Cleaning Newsletter: Laws & Policies

Tips, Tricks, and Information, Human Resources, Payroll, Resources / March 26, 2024

General Now that we are well into 2024, it is very important that you conduct an internal semi-annual review to ensure your company’s policies and procedures are following the latest Federal/State/Local laws and regulations. It is highly recommended to consult with your Labor Law Attorney, Legal counsel, and/or HR consultant(s) to review your companies distinct obligations. Examples

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CA Expands Paid Sick Leave in 2024

Payroll, Tips, Tricks, and Information / October 27, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 616, which amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act by expanding the mandatory requirements for Paid Sick Leave in California. Previously, employers were required to provide at minimum 3 days of Paid Sick Leave to CA employees. This update increases the minimum amount of Paid

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Understanding the Federal W-4 Form

Payroll, Human Resources, Tips, Tricks, and Information / March 8, 2021

Whether you are a new employee or just needing to update your withholdings, your employer will request you to fill out the Federal W-4 Form. Up until 2020, most people understood that they would just need choose their filing status (S/M/H) and the # of allowances. However – as of 2020, the IRS redesigned the

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Sonoma County: What should I do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19?

COVID-19, Tips, Tricks, and Information / March 2, 2021

As states begin to ease restrictions, vaccine distribution increases, and speculation about getting “back to the office” ramps up, it is crucial to make sure your business is prepared. Since many employees will soon find themselves back in the workplace, it is important to make sure as an employer you are being proactive in preparing

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Understanding Your Pay Statement

Payroll, Tips, Tricks, and Information / February 18, 2021

It is pay day, finally! Although most people are ready to pull off the stub & cash in, its important to review your entire pay statement to ensure accuracy. Below we will review each section on a pay statement: Section 1 : Earnings This section displays the gross hours & earnings paid to the employee

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