August 5, 2020
Important Update to the IIPP Code
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
A new update to the Title 8-3203 IIPP Code took effect July 1, 2020. This new provision requires all employers to provide their employees or authorized representatives with a written copy of the company’s IIPP within 5 days at no cost to the employee upon request. In addition, employers are required to provide training to…
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July 27, 2020
CalSavers Registration and Exemption Deadline is Approaching!
Human Resources/By Julien/0 comments
All employers of five or more employees in the state of California are required to offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan (401-K) or register for CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. If your business does not currently offer a workplace retirement plan, CalSavers could be a great alternative. The registration is quick and easy. All you…
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May 23, 2020
[SURVEY] Do You Approve of The Crisis Response?
Catastrophe Insurance/By Julien/0 comments
What are your thoughts on the recent lockdown policies in Los Angeles county? We want to know the extent of the hardship your business has faced throughout this crisis and your position on how the situation has been handled by our state officials. Take our quick survey to share your stance on the current state…
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March 19, 2020
Understanding the NEW Coronavirus Laws
Human Resources/By carolyn/0 comments
Breaking Everything Down for you Families First Coronavirus Response Act Just Passed by the Senate & Signed Into Law by the President Today, in an effort to ward off economic calamity, the U.S. Senate passed its second economic relief bill this month in response to the coronavirus pandemic—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”).…
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January 14, 2020
2020 Human Resources Symposium
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In Partnership with OutlookHR & Hudock Employment Law Group, Colony West is pleased to present this important update to start 2020 in compliance! Join us for an in-depth analysis of the most significant developments in labor and employment laws as well as new legislation likely to affect your business. This symposium will be a guide…
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December 4, 2019
Human Resources Review: How Passion Translates to Business Success
Human Resources/By Colony West/0 comments
We’ve all heard the cliché, ‘love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ We’ve also all heard the phrase ‘thank God it’s Friday.’ So, what separates the people in the first line from those in the second? Passion. Think of any successful business and you’ll see a large amount…
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December 4, 2019
Workers Compensation and the Impact of the Gig Economy
Human Resources/By Colony West/0 comments
In an article written earlier this year titled, “Assembly Bill 5 and How it Impacts Tech Companies Thriving off the Gig Economy,” we discussed the gig economy and the future implications it would have on businesses. Considering California Assembly Bill 5 and the new tests and classifications for determining a worker as an employee…
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December 2, 2019
The Importance of Employee Engagement
Human Resources/By Colony West/0 comments
39% of people feel that a stimulating work environment is an effective way to increase employee engagement Organizations with high employee engagement outperform organizations with low engagement by 202% Disengaged employees cost organizations between $450 and $550 billion annually 63% of employees say compensation is important to job satisfaction In a recent study…
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December 2, 2019
How Enterprise Demands are Changing Human Resources
Human Resources/By Colony West/0 comments
For many enterprises, organizational changes are usually discussed in meeting with management and then passed down to employees without much of a warning. The department that is most heavily relied on to implement said changes, keep up company morale and pick up the pieces for failed experiments, is the Human Resources department. As organizations shift new…
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December 1, 2019
Employee Wellness Ideas to Boost Productivity in the Workplace
Human Resources/By Colony West/0 comments
In our previous blog, “Building a ‘Culture of Meaning’ for Your Employees,” we highlighted the importance of defining the ‘why’ of your business and the role your employees play in a positive company culture. In this blog we’ll discuss the importance of employee wellness programs as well as discuss some easy ideas you can implement at…
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