By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA  Good news for California employers last week… A California Court of Appeal determined in Hernandez v. Chipotle Mexican Grill that the employer must only provide meal periods for non-exempt employees, rather than ensure they are taken.  This is another important decision that allows CA employers and employees the flexibility to take [...]

  Whoa! Where Did Those Profits Go?   By Cathy Rasmusson, MHA, Principal Consultant, Healthy Business Designs  Times are lean – is your company keeping a competitive edge?  Businesses are challenged every day with how to remain competitive and generate profits, particularly in the current economy.  It’s been proven that employers can increase profitability, reduce liability, [...]

  The Top 10 Tips for Working with Difficult People Dealing with difficult people is …well, difficult for most of us. Hostile and aggressive people put us on the defensive, cause us anxiety, frustrate our coping skills, and take us out of our comfort zones. Here are 10 tips for diffusing aggressive behavior and getting [...]

  New Paid Leave is Signed into Law for CA Employees   By Susan Breslauer, SPHR California’s first paid leave law was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on Sept 30, 2010. The new law will go into effect on January 1, 2011.   Known as the Michelle Maykin Memorial Donation Protection Act, SB 1304 adds [...]