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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
News Release: 6/22/2022
Wednesday, June 22, 2022U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows Arbitration of Individual PAGA Claims
In a win for California employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that individual claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) can be compelled to arbitration if the employee signed a valid arbitration agreement to that effect (Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, 596 U.S. __ (June 15, 2022)). Specifically, the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California Supreme Court case law that precluded division of PAGA actions into individual and non-individual
Wednesday, June 22, 2022Last CalSavers Deadline is June 30, 2022
Mandatory Retirement Savings Program Deadlines Reminder CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (CalSavers) is a state-run retirement savings program for private-sector employees whose employers do not offer a retirement program. The program was slowly introduced to employers over the last two years, providing a deadline based on employer size. We are now at the final deadline for employers with at least five employees that don’t already offer a qualified workplace retirement savings plan. Employers will
Wednesday, June 22, 2022Plan Ahead for Minimum Wage Increases
With supply chain issues, rising inflation, and perhaps even “stagflation” (a 1970’s throwback) on the horizon, it is important that employers budget carefully and reserve any gains they may have garnered from a more open economy. As you budget for the upcoming months, pay special attention to rising minimum wages and industry standards for pay increases in a tight labor market. 2023 State Minimum Wage Increase to $15.50 Governor Newsom announced that the California minimum wage is projected to
Sunday, June 12, 2022Costa Mesa to consider first two cannabis store permits Monday
Costa Mesa officials are about to take up the first two proposals from a deluge of applications for opening retail cannabis shops. A storefront proposed on Harbor Boulevard and one on Newport Boulevard – the streets where nearly two-thirds of the 65 proposed businesses would be located – will go before the city’s Planning Commission Monday. If they’re approved there, as city staff recommend, they’re good to go, unless someone appeals the decision within seven days. Unlike Santa Ana (previously the
Tuesday, May 24, 2022Reasons To Create an Email Newsletter
A newsletter is one way to keep current and prospective customers engaged with your business. These individuals can learn about your latest products or services as well as any changes being made to your business. You can benefit from knowing the ins and outs of creating one and getting people to read it.Benefits of a Newsletter Newsletters can effectively help you expand your customer base because you can reach a large volume of people at once and establish brand awareness. Newsletters also make
