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Social Economic Impact with Higher Wages

Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Currently in CA the minimum wage is $9.00 an hour and will increase to $10.00 by January 1st, 2016.  By raising the state minimum wage it also increases the minimum salary level required for employees who are exempt from overtime.  Those considered “executive,” “administrative”

Etiquette at your Office Holiday Party

The holiday season is soon to be upon us with lots of corporate gatherings and events to attend.  The first and most important rule to remember is that no matter how fun and festive the event, it’s still business and your place of work.  Here are some offices tips and

Corporate Event Ideas?

Holiday Parties and Corporate Events are a great way to show appreciation to your employees for their hard work and dedication in a very personal way.  It gives everyone a chance to socialize away from the office setting, relax and enjoy. Here are a few suggestions and holiday ideas for

Human Resources and Outsourcing COBRA

Employers bear the burden of administering benefits correctly and abiding by federal laws.  One in particular, known as COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), was established in 1985 and revised in 1999 in order to help protect those individuals who lose their employer-provided health group coverage to life events such

Myths and Facts

The PEO industry exists to help business’s successfully navigate the myriad of employment law matters that govern business operations that employ staff.  Services include outsourced HR, employee benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation, recruiting, risk/safety management, training and development. With this PEO service sometimes comes uncertainty and reservations as companies grow and begin

Sacramento City Council Approves $12.50 Minimum Wage

The Sacramento City Council approved a measure Tuesday that raises the city’s minimum wage to $12.50 over five years and ties it to inflation thereafter. The final vote was 6-3. Here is the wage scale the council approved Tuesday night:   2017: $10.50 2018: $11.00 2019: $11.75 2020: $12.50 The approved

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