w employment laws, and 2025 is no different. In fact, several new federal-level employment laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from salary exemptions to healthcare. As workplace policies continue to evolve nationwide, employees and employers must stay informed and agile to adapt to these changes. For employers, staying compliant is essential
a wave of new legislation, and 2025 is no exception for California employers. Several significant new California labor laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from minimum wage to employee protections. These developments underscore the importance for both employers and employees to stay informed. For employers, ensuring compliance is key to avoiding
Any time a new president is elected, it has a substantial influence on the future of employment law. With President-Elect Donald Trump entering office, business owners, employees, and investors may be wondering: How could the second Trump administration affect employment law? Luckily, I am here to help you understand how this second term could
A major development in recent news has been President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oregon Congressmember Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor. With her nomination, workers and employers alike are wondering how this could potentially impact workplaces, unions, and employee rights, especially given her track record. The reality is the precedent she has set seems
The holiday season is a time of cheer and coming together, but celebrating holidays in the workplace can be complicated for employers because they have to ensure everyone feels the same holiday magic. Luckily, there are best practices for inclusive holiday celebrations in the workplace for you to use to create a positive work environment
Calling this election season emotionally charged would be an understatement. And in the weeks following this watershed moment in American history, this high tide of emotion is far from abated. In some situations, emotions may be even more intense following the elections. No matter which side of the political aisle you stand on, it is
With the election fast approaching, political tensions at work are ramping up and continuing to cause issues for employees and employers alike. Disagreements and heated discussions continue to arise in businesses across the country, causing many employers to brace themselves for tensions to continue intensifying. No matter which side of party lines employees fall on,
As a contentious election season unfolds, I recently was honored to join KTLA-5 Weekend Morning News to discuss an issue that is impacting workplaces nationwide – talking politics at work, as well as discussing highly charged social issues. In 2024, people are more willing than ever to express their political views and opinions, but employees
In the quest for creating inclusive and positive work environments, human resources professionals are on the frontlines, and traditionally, the Society for Human Resources Management (SCHRM) has been a bastion of support for such initiatives. But the recent SHRM DEI change, which sent shockwaves through the industry, has hit like a tidal wave. Some human
