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Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/freedom-culture/ In this new reality of remote work, video calls and recovery from a national pandemic, employers have been left floundering to navigate the new normal. Additionally, employees that have found they are excelling in a home office, could be reluctant to return to an in-office environment, while other employees may not be able to stand their own four walls any longer! Both of these extremes should be delicately addressed as ...the recent events of our world have reshaped what freedom looks like to us all. At SDHR Consulting, we have a strong and flourishing team, and in turn, a solid and growing business base. While our Three C’s, Clients, Colleagues and Community, fuel our success, the spark that ignites the passion within us is the freedom to share ideas and openly communicate in addition to the opportunity to grow and develop strong relationships. Follow the link to learn more! #recruitment #humanresourcesconsulting #hrconsulting #humanresources #recruiting #freedom #companyculture #companyculturematters #workplaceculture #employeeengagement #leadershipdevelopment

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, father figures, and male mentors out there that have touched the lives of so many. All of us at SDHR Consulting hope you had a wonderful day yesterday. #fathersday #fathersday2021 #humanresourcesconsulting #hrconsulting #hrcommunity #family #consulting #leadership

With Juneteeth quickly approaching tomorrow, all of us at SDHR Consulting wanted to take a moment to observe this very important day in history. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and is a day to honor the achievement that was made on June 19, 1865. On this day, over 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and announced that more than 250,000 slaves in the state were now free in accordance with the proclamation from the Executive of the United States. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery and brings hope for a deeper impact in recognition and change for equality, respect, and human rights for all. "Nobody's free until everybody's free." - Fannie Lou Hamer #humanrights #juneteenth #juneteenth2021 #juneteenthcelebration #humanresourcesconsulting #humanresources #hrconsulting #equality #respect #justice

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/covids-lingering-impact/ The pandemic has affected our lives in profound ways physically, psychologically, emotionally, socially, economically and organizationally. Soon some accommodations we’ve made due to COVID mask-wearing and social distancing may dissipate and fade from our everyday lives, however, some of the organizational ones may be here to stay for a while. Employers should continue to follow the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Preven...tion Emergency Temporary Standards issued November 30, 2020. Stay tuned for more information after Cal OSHA’s board meeting this Thursday, 6/17/21. Many organizations now have 3 different cohorts of employees on-site only, remote only, and hybrid and there doesn’t appear to be consensus on the optimal balance of remote workdays versus on-site days. SDHR Consulting is perfectly positioned to help employers navigate these tricky waters. We have operated as a remote-first HR service provider since our founding in 2004. We have a first-hand understanding of the organizational challenges that remote work presents. Our staff has previous experience operating in both remote and on-site modes. Follow the link to learn more and contact us for additional information. #covid2021 #hybridworking #remoteworking #remotework #hybridworkplace #workanywhere #covidbusinesssupport #covid19support #humanresourcesconsulting #humanresource #hrconsulting

All of us at SDHR Consulting would like to take a moment and honor those who have fallen while serving our country. Our gratitude for their bravery is extended to their loved ones as we commemorate them this weekend.

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/my-employees-have-moved/ Throughout the pandemic, businesses were shut, schools were closed, but one thing that did not slow down was the housing market. Many employees started working remotely, which created an opportunity for them to think about where they really wanted to live. People left the city for suburban spots, houses with yards and outdoor space were at a premium, and since the commute no longer existed, it gave some employe...es the opportunity to move to another state. How do employers compensate an employee who has recently moved? Should a remote employee's salary be adjusted based on where they reside or kept consistent with in-office employees? #payequity #humanresourcesconsulting #hrconsulting #humanresources #hradvice #workplaceculture #opportunity #remotework #remoteonboarding #salaryguide

Downloadable COVID-19 Fact Sheet: https://sdhrconsulting.com/downloadable-covid-19-facts-5-2/ The recently updated COVID-19 guidelines can be hard to decipher for individuals and businesses alike. Knowing this, our COVID-19 HR experts created a downloadable pdf resource. Included in this pdf are links to newly updated notices as well as additional information intended to clarify any additional questions you may have. SDHRC is here to assist you with any questions or concerns... you have when it comes to reopening your business. Our ‘COVID-19 Resources‘ are frequently updated based on recent guidelines and we continue to post relevant information on our ‘Blog‘ page. Please contact us for additional information. #covid2021 #covid19support #reopeningsafely #reopening #employees #humanresourcesconsulting #hrconsultant #hradvice #cdcguidelines #workplacehealth #workplacewellness #guidelines #covidguidelines #humanresources #covid

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/its-tax-time/ During tax season, companies may encounter new employees and even long-term employees who decide they don’t want to pay their federal or state taxes. They will complete a W-4 and say they are ‘Exempt’ from taxes or refuse to complete a valid W-4. Is This Allowed? What Should an Employer Do? We cover the answers to these questions and more in our blog!... #taxes #taxcompliance #incometax #humanresources #hrconsulting #hradvice #hrconsultant #recruitmentservices #humanresourcesconsulting #hr #taxation #tax

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at SDHRC! Our team is over 70% mothers and we also have two expecting mothers on our team as well! Learn more about our unique work/life balance and how we support our team https://sdhrconsulting.com/work-with-us/ and contact us to learn more about our services https://sdhrconsulting.com/contact-us/. #humanresources #hrconsulting #hrcommunity #mothersday #workingmoms #momboss #workingmom #humanresourcesconsulting #workwithpurpose #hrcareers #hrconsultant #team #leadership

Contact Us: https://sdhrconsulting.com/contact-us/ Our awesome HR Consultant, Traci Hagan, now has another accomplishment to add under her belt...or should I say under her parrot wing?! Traci just completed her DISC Bird Instructor certification training and is now ready to serve our clients! The original DISC theory was founded by psychologist William Moulton Marston during the mid-1920s. Take Flight DISC has a new and refreshing approach to personality assessment, which al...lows you to remember your bird traits and provides insight on how to work with other birds. Do you think you are Dominant (EAGLE), Interactive (PARROT), Supportive (DOVE) or Conscientious (OWL)? Or could you be a combination? Self-aware employees work better with their colleagues and promote teamwork at every level of your organization. In return, your company experiences higher morale, lower turnover, and better results. This training will help promote better communication and enrich listening, delegation, teamwork, feedback, and conflict skills. Let us discover your Bird and we promise you a fun, energetic and insightful training session with great tools that will make you soar! #humanresources #hrconsultant #traininganddevelopment #training #hradvice #hrcommunity #HR

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/subsidized-cobra-notices/ The American Rescue Act has several provisions, one of which is that employers must offer COBRA coverage with a 100% company paid subsidy to former employees and their dependents who were involuntarily terminated if they were enrolled in the company’s health insurance at the time of termination. This also applies to current employees and their dependents enrolled in the company’s group plan who lost health insur...ance because their hours were reduced. Employees who voluntarily left the company are not eligible for this assistance. The eligible individuals described above can elect COBRA coverage beginning April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021, even if they declined coverage at the time of their loss of coverage. Contact us today with any additional questions you may have regarding eligibility, notices, and more. #cobrasubsidy #cobra #humanresources #hrconsulting #hrcompliance #humanresourcesconsulting #hrconsultant #hradvice #hrcommunity #businessadvising #policiesandprocedures #americanrescueplan #americanrescueplanact #healthinsurance #employeebenefits #employmentlaw

Happy Earth Day 2021!! Earth Day has been in existence since 1970. According to earthday.org, "Every Earth Day can drive a year of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to create a new plan of action for our planet." We hope you enjoy Earth Day by getting out into nature, helping our planet, and celebrating the progress we have made while recognizing the continued effort we need to continue to strive for. #earthday #earthday2021 #earthdayeveryday #planetearth #climatechange #climatecrisis #sustainability #nature #climate #planet #globalwarming #sustainable #earth #environment

COVID Related Stimulus Relief Package: https://sdhrconsulting.com/new-covid-related-stimulus-reli/ Last week, the COVID stimulus relief package was signed into law. It contains several provisions including the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) and extended many of the measures that were set to expire at the end of 2020. These acts include many provisions that continue and in some cases expands relief to businesses and employees, including those who are unemployed. #covid_19 #COVID19outbreak #humanresources #hr #HRExperts #businessnews #stimulus #stimuluscheck #covid2021

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/leave-policy-check-up/ These days we are checking up on our health and taking extra precautions when it comes to our well-beingbut what about when it comes to our business? The new year is a perfect time to check-up on your leave policies to make sure you are in compliance with present-day requirements. For sick leave programs, companies are required to accrue the leave and pay the employee their wages when they use sick leave for a qua...lified reason. Paid medical and family leaves are normally financed by the employer and/or the employee through payroll deductions. Some of the programs are administered by the state and others require the employer to provide a program through an insurance provider. Unless otherwise noted, the new requirements become effective on January 1, 2021. #HR #humanresources #sickleave #policies #audit #newyears #HRExperts #business See more

New Minimum Wages: https://sdhrconsulting.com/new-minimum-wage/ The New Year is around the corner and now is the time to ensure employers are prepared for the new Minimum Wage in their states and cities. Review our list of new minimum wages to ensure compliance as we start off a new year! #employmentlaw #minimumwage #payroll #compliance #accounting #audit #newyears #wageandhour #wagesandsalaries #humanresouces

You Aren't Going to Want to Miss This!: https://sdhrconsulting.com/2021-new-laws/ The new year is just around the corner and as with most new years, we have some new laws! Follow the link for a list of new laws when it comes to employment, some of which will require employers to update their Employee Handbook and procedures, take action and/or create customized documents. #newlaws #2021planning #handbook #hrexperts #hrcommunity #hradvice #hrinsights #humanresourses #lawsociety #complianceprofessionals #compliancetraining #employmentlaw #compliance #planning #hr

The Candidate You Just Hired Has a Criminal Record! What Do You Do Now? https://sdhrconsulting.com/criminal-record/ You have the perfect candidate your company wants to hire. You followed all the pre-hire steps required by California’s Fair Chance Act also known as ‘Ban the Box’. -You did not ask about their criminal record on the Employment Application or during the interview process. -You made the candidate a Contingent Job Offer before conducting a criminal background chec...k. -You used a reputable background checking company to obtain the records. Later you find out your candidate has a criminal record. What do you do next to ensure the proper steps are taken? #employment #onboarding #OnboardingProcess #backgroundcheck #hradvice #hrconsulting #humanresources #employmentlaw See more

IMPORTANT COVID-19 Prevention Program Information: https://sdhrconsulting.com/covid-19-prevention-program/ Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and the decrease in available hospital beds, Cal/OSHA has adopted Emergency Temporary Standards regarding COVID-19 prevention in the workplace. The standards became effective November 30, 2020, and most California employers should be currently working towards complying with these new standards. At SDHR Consulting, we know as a busine...ss owner you have implemented many changes throughout this pandemic and another change such as the COVID-19 Prevention Program may seem overwhelming. Let us help you with this burdenwe have some big shoulders! Our experts specialize in documentation such as Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and we can help you with the newly required COVID-19 Prevention Program documents as well! #hradvice #COVID19 #COVID #humanresources #hrconsulting #HRExcellence See more

COVID Exposure and Workers Compensation: https://sdhrconsulting.com/covid-exposure-and-workers-comp/ A new law was signed by the California Governor that will impact all employers and their workers compensation coverage. There is an important deadline of October 19th, 2020 that should not be missed therefore, it is important to understand how this law applies to you. SB 1159 is effective immediately and assumes certain employees who become ill with COVID-19 after July 6th, 2...020 are covered by workers compensation. This occurs if the employee tests positive within 14 days of performing work at the place of employment. Employers can rebut this claim using evidence of employer safety measures and employee’s risks outside their employment. SB 1159 will be automatically repealed on January 1st, 2023. #coronavirus #hradvice #humanresources #employmentlaw #workerscompensation #workersrights See more

Contact Us Today: https://sdhrconsulting.com/contact-us/ Here are the key parts of the harassment training regulations: -By January 1, 2021 employers with 5 or more employees must provide 2 hours of harassment training to their supervisors and 1 hour of harassment training to their non-supervisory employees. -This training must be provided to employees every 2 years after the initial training. -Beginning January 1, 2021, new employees and supervisors hired in 2021 must receiv...e harassment training within 6 months of hire or promotion. -Temporary or seasonal employees who are hired to work less than 6 months must receive harassment training within 30 days or 100 hours worked, whichever occurs sooner. -If an employer conducted harassment training meets all the requirements in 2019, they do not need to repeat it in 2020. However, they will need to repeat it in 2021 within 2 years of the 2019 training date. See more

Important October HR Updates: https://sdhrconsulting.com/oct-hr-update/ The final day for the California Governor to sign or veto this year’s bills has passed, and we now know what employers need to be aware of in regard to employment-related legislation. Even during the COVID challenges, the Legislature actively considered many bills this year. Employees need to be most concerned with bills including SB 1159, AB 5, SB 1383, AB 685, AB 2992, AB 1963, and SB 973. SDHRC underst...ands businesses want to do the right thing and protect their employees, but may not know where to start. We make it our priority to keep up with the ever-changing laws, regulations, and best practices as it relates to COVID -19. The onus is on you to ensure your employees are safe and protected as the majority of COVID cases are coming from the workplace. Let’s work together to make a plan to ensure you meet the demanding and multi-layered mandates that will be in effect for years to come. #october2020 #humanresources #hradvice #hrconsulting #hrexperts #californianews #smallbusinessadvice #bigbusiness #emplo #employmentlaw #workplace See more

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/political-speech/ Are you aware of your employee's rights when it comes to political speech in the workplace? While this is a complex issue throughout the year, during this hyper-partisan election season, it is especially important to understand what employers can and cannot do when it comes to employee’s political sentiments, statements, paraphernalia or other politically-related activities and behavior. Many people mistakenly believe that the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech at work. This is incorrect because the First Amendment applies only to government actions not to private employers. Follow the link above to learn more. #politicstoday #politics #politicalnews #workplaceinclusion #workplaceculture #humanresources #humanresourceshr #hradvice #hrconsulting #hrexperts

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/cfra-expansion/ Even though the COVID pandemic has been the biggest news of the last few months, the California legislature was able to finalize several bills in 2020 and forward them to the Governor at the end of its current session. On September 17th, Governor Newsom signed what may be the most far-reaching of the bills that have been sitting on his desk this month. SB1383, also known as Unlawful employer practice: California Family Rights Act, expands leave protections available to employees under CFRA. #leaves #leavemanagement #cfra #newlaws #californianews #bills #humanresources #hrconsulting #hradvice

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/september-hr-updates/ Keeping on top of the continually changing HR laws and regulations can be overwhelming, which is why we set out to give you the newest and most important updates in this blog. Get informed on relevant HR updates including payroll tax holiday, newly updated FMLA forms, and California legislature watch. #hradvice #hrconsulting #hrexperts #payrolltaxes #fmla #humanresources #humanresourcesmanagement

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/the-evolution-of-covid-19-and-w/. It was 132 days ago when California went into a statewide Shelter in Place and the new normal was unknowingly upon us. As we look back on what was and learn to adapt to where we are now, questions continue to rise and doubts inevitably continue to surface. #coronavirus #covid19 #humanresources #covidhr #workplacesafety

SDHRC Engaging a Diverse Workforce Training: https://sdhrconsulting.com/sdhrc-training-service-showcase/ SDHRC offers a wide range of training services, each one is unique and based on the culture and the goals of the organization. Therefore, we go out of our way to become familiar with your employee population and adapt our training to compliment their education, experience level, attitudes and learning style. Our Engaging a Diverse Workforce training focuses on the crucial topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. #humanresources #hrtraining #training #diversityintheworkplace #diversityandinclusion

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/rising-cases-cause-reopening-ro/ After almost four months since the Stay at Home Order was put in place and as businesses were given the green light to reopen, the past couple of weeks have proven that the virus is rapidly spreading and business closures are once again mandated. For many small businesses, the up and down, the unknown and the constant state of change has been nothing short of gravely impactful and at times, impossible ...to navigate. It seems that just as businesses were beginning to acclimate to the new normal in regards to the reopening standards (face coverings, temperature checks, social distancing guidelines and disinfecting protocols), they are now once again faced with being shut down and uncertain of when or if they will be able to reopen with the influx of rising cases. #covid19 #coronavirus #humanresources #hrcovid #reopening #closing #smallbuisnesses #sandiego #california See more

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/reopening-closing/ In the midst of the ever-changing guidelines, it can be hard to decipher which regulations apply to your business. Some businesses are reopening while others that may have been back open for some time now, are being asked to close their doors. We have the information to keep you informed and up-to-date on the protocols that apply to your unique situation whether you are reopening or closing your doors once again. #sandiego #reopening #reopeningbusiness #covid19 #coronavirushr #humanresouces #hrcovid #reopeningguidelines

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/how-to-ensure-diversity-inclusi/. Now more than ever, companies are focusing on the topic of diversity and inclusion when it comes to their hiring practices. Whether it be through sourcing, location, degrees & certifications, age, or a combination of those categories, we have an insightful how-to guide when it comes to ensuring diversity and inclusion in the workplace. #humanresources #diversity #inclusion #hrpractices #hr2020 #recruiting

What Will Be Allowed to Reopen on Friday? https://sdhrconsulting.com/reopening-friday-june-19/. As part of San Diego’s accelerated reopening plan, expanded personal care services are able to open as soon as, Friday, June 19th, as long as they meet the county’s reopening guidelines. This includes nail salons, facial salons, and more! Get updated on what has been the latest to reopen in San Diego as well as what will still remain closed. #coronavirus #reopening #reopen #coronavirushr #covid19 #sandiego #humanresources #guidelines

Learn More: https://sdhrconsulting.com/more-san-diego-businesses-get-t/ As part of San Diego’s accelerated reopening plan, many businesses are allowed to reopen today, Friday, June 12th, as long as they meet the county’s reopening guidelines. #coronavirus #reopening #reopeningplan #sandiego #community #covid19 #humanresources #coronavirushr

Are Your Employees Covered? https://sdhrconsulting.com/health-insurance/ During the COVID-19 health emergency, many employees have experienced a change in their need for health insurance and their use of health or dependent care through their flexible savings arrangements (FSA’s). Employers have been asking for more flexibility to allow employees to change their elections. The US Treasury Department and the IRS responded and recently released two notices that will allow increased flexibility with regards to cafeteria plans and health and dependent care FSA’s. Learn more to see if your employees are covered and determine if you are complying with the latest criteria. #coronavirus #covid19 #humanresources #coronavirushr #employeebenefits #healthinsurance