I Well, it’s that time again – it’s the beginning of the year, which means it’s time to review your Employee Handbook.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the three main categories to cover: changes in employment laws; changes in your organization and how you want to run things; and of course the elephant in the room – dealing with health and safety issues.

Links

https://www.littler.com/covid-19 - an excellent resource for employers looking for information on COVID workplace related issues.

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In this week’s episode, we’re focusing on company Parental Leave policies. Should you have one, and what should it look like.

You know, back in the day it was called Maternity Leave.  But thank goodness we’ve all figured out that biological mothers aren’t the only ones that need time to bond with a new child in their home.  No matter how that child got there – whether through birth, adoption or something else- acclimating to a new member of the family takes time.

Links

Managing California Leaves

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We’re in an at-will state, so I can fire anyone for any reason – right?

Well, not really.  In this episode, I’ll clear up what at-will really means, and when it actually applies.  Here’s a hint – it’s far less often than you think.

Links

National Conference of State Legislatures (Covenant of Good Faith Exceptions)

What Is an “Implied Employment Contract” in California? (Shouse Labor Law Group)

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In this week’s episode we focus on Employee Benefits.

One of the great ways to up your retention rate with your team, is to offer benefits.

Sure, I know the whole subject can seem massively confusing, and you’re probably afraid of what it might cost for a small business.  Well, consider today’s episode your Employee Benefits 101 primer.

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As entrepreneurs and business owners, we are constantly trying to figure out how to get more day in your day?   Well, I hate to say it (I’m a night owl), but maybe you should consider getting started earlier.

I know, but it’s not as awful an idea as you might think.  In this week’s episode, Do I Need to Get Up Earlier?, I’ll walk you through how you might be able to get started earlier without having to wake up any earlier.

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In this episode’s Question of the Day, we focus on your beginning of year, to do list..

It’s time to take care of all those beginning-of-the-year duties.  You know, getting ready for tax time, setting goals for the year, and don’t forget all the new human resources laws, employee required notices, and updates.  In this episode I’ll give you an overview of things to update, distribute and schedule – so you’re ready to tackle the new year.

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In this episode’s Question of the Day, we focus on dealing with COVID in your workplace.  It’s complicated, and business owners are often at a complete loss as to what to do and when to do it.

Now, with the clear understanding that things are changing seemingly every day, and there are different guidelines for different places, I’m going to take a stab and giving you the most recent guidelines for and from the County of Los Angeles.

Links

CDC Workplace Vaccination Program

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (Vaccine Requirement for Large Companies)

LA County Dept of Public Health – Responding to COVID in the Workplace

CA Dept of Industrial Relations - A Worker May BE Sick or Exposed to COVID-19

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In this week’s episode our question of the day is vacation time or PTO – which is better and what’s the difference.

Well, as you might guess – different states have different rules around this.  So in this episode, I’ll focus on the Golden State – California.

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In this episode’s Question of the Day, we focus on how to Manage the Unmanageable Employee.

Do you have an employee that has morphed from a good employee to an unmanageable employee?  Do you address it? And if so, how?

In this episode, we’ll talk about the steps you can take to rehab the unmanageable employee.

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In this episode’s Question of the Day, we focus on Where Can You Find Good Employees.

I bet you struggle because you don’t know how to find good employees for your small business.  Well, never fear – there are loads of tips (most, I bet you never even thought of) to help you pinpoint the right people.  This episode gives loads of options to help you find the right people for your company.

Links

One pro tip – get an Applicant Tracking System – here are some free options:

SmartStart (www.smartrecruiters.com/smartstart/)

Mighty Recruiter (www.mightrecruiter.com/free-job-postings/)

Jobkitten [don’t judge!]  (jobkitten.com)

ikrut (www.ikrut.com)

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