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Effective July 1 – Minimum Wage Increase

Many counties/cities have enacted their own minimum wage ordinances that are increasing effective July 1, 2020. Companies in the following locations must comply with the local minimum wage rates shown below. California state minimum wage remains at $13.00 per hour for employees with 26 or more employees and $12 per hour for employers with 25 […]

The COVID-19 Crisis – Return to Work Policies

What policies need to be updated as employees return to the worksite? The COVID-19 pandemic has changed and disrupted our lives in many ways. As businesses begin to reopen, it is not all business as usual. Companies need to be prepared to follow the government and state guidelines for opening safely. Consider these employee return […]

The COVID-19 Crisis – eqHR Is Here For You

April 13, 2020 Dear Clients, We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we’re closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During the COVID-19 crisis, we will continue to provide ongoing coverage about new or changed regulations […]

The COVID-19 Crisis – Business Regulation Updates

FAQ’s for Employers The effects on business operations due to COVID-19 As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, businesses are experiencing many unforeseen and unprecedented situations and finding ourselves at a loss as to how to ensure employee safety and continue to conduct business under the instability that COVID-19 has brought us to. […]

The COVID-19 Crisis – Updates

Tips for California businesses to keep their doors open Disaster Loan- The Small Business Administration(SBA) is offering special, low-interest economic disaster loans to California companies suffering losses because of the outbreak. The money can be used for debt, payroll or other bills, according to the administration. Furlough employees or place them on unpaid leave of […]