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It is important to update your employee handbook annually to ensure compliance with changing employment laws, reflect internal policy changes within your company, and avoid potential legal issues by maintaining accurate information about employee rights and...

Great companies have strong, supportive leadership.  Employees trust leadership to lead and guide the company to positive growth while supporting and encouraging employees. The best companies offer clear communication and rise to the occasion in difficult times. Great...

  On July 23, 2024, Cal/OSHA’s new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan went into effect.  Title 8, Section 3396 “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment”. This new regulation creates a mandatory heat illness prevention standard for indoor places of...

Senate Bill No. 553 (SB 553) requires California employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Program by July 1, 2024. SB 553 applies to all California employers. Employers must develop and implement a Workplace Violence...

They Help Attract the Right Employees The purpose of a job description is to ensure the job will meet the needs of your company and recruit the appropriate talent for the position. When you clearly specify the qualifications for a specific role, it will be less likely...

  California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new labor laws impacting California employers, many of which went into effect on January 1, 2024. This is in addition to new 2024 Federal labor laws. Sensible HR Solutions has helped over 50 clients with their...

Harassment prevention training is good for your business in two ways. Its not only the law, but harassment in the workplace can damage your employee's morale and your company's productivity. Harassment in the workplace, whether its sexual harassment or harassment...

  A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy, is a beacon of a company's commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. It has multiple core objectives:  It helps a company attract diverse talent, fosters a culture of respect...

Conducting a background check is an important component of onboarding a new employee. It gives information about the history of an employee and provides insights into their character. The background check helps uncover critical details that can make or break an offer...

Employers taking a stance on social and political issues may alienate employees and clients.  By taking a hard stance, a company exposes themselves to potential HR liability and open themselves up to potential HR liability as well a public relations crisis.  It is...