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Employment Laws and Annual Reminders that California and federal employment laws enacted in 2025 that affect employer policies and operations

2026-01-15T07:03:40-08:00

CALIFORNIA PAID SICK LEAVE

General Summary – Starting July 1, 2015, all California employers, regardless of size, are required to provide paid sick leave for any employee (part-time, full-time, exempt and non-exempt) who works in California for 30 or more days within a year.[1] The new law does not interfere with employer practices that are more generous to employees, but does contain numerous detailed parameters, which set the minimum requirements for employers.

California’s minimum wage set to increase to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026

2025-12-29T16:06:56-08:00

Oakland—The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) reminds employers that the state minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026.

2024 New California Labor Laws

2024-02-22T11:28:28-08:00

As the calendar flips to 2024, it's a good time to make sure you're up to date with the new laws, regulations, court cases and agency actions — many of which will affect California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies. These updates are organized by topic below to help you understand your responsibilities and learn how they will impact your business. They also have links to their respective Law Library pages to give you more details.

New Form I-9 Available Now

2023-10-20T15:15:52-07:00

The new version of Form I-9 was released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Aug. 1. Employers can use the previous version of the form through Oct. 31, 2023. After that, all employers must use the revised Form I-9. The new form is scheduled to expire July 31, 2026.

New Labor Laws in California

2023-04-20T06:52:33-07:00

The Labor Commissioner’s Office provides information and resources for workers and employers on new laws in California. The materials below explain new labor laws that apply to many workplaces in California.

2021 Virtual State of the City

2021-05-20T11:51:26-07:00

Join us in our celebration of Stockton to hear Mayor
Kevin Lincoln's FIRST State of the City address.

The Virtual event will include the Mayor Lincoln's State of the City Address, remarks from the Stockton Chamber 2020-21 President Chris Kay, a State of the Port of Stockton from Port Commission Chairman R. Jay Allen and a Q&A with Mayor Lincoln where he will answer from the community.

Cal/OSHA Reminder: Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness during Period of High Heat

2020-08-21T16:59:28-07:00

Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and watches in effect Friday through early next week for many interior and coastal parts of the state from Shasta and Sacramento Counties, through the San Francisco Bay Area and Fresno, Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles Counties and more.

2020 IRS Mileage Rates

2020-01-07T16:19:24-08:00

The IRS didn’t release the 2020 mileage rates until the last day of 2019.

On December 31, 2019 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

New Employment Laws for 2020

2020-01-07T16:11:28-08:00

Of the 2,625 bills introduced in the Legislature this year, 1,042 bills reached Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. He signed 870 and vetoed 172 — and many of those signed will affect California employers.

Outsourcing is the Key to Growth

2019-10-02T12:24:17-07:00

For the average service company, approximately 30% of all revenue goes to outside suppliers or workers.

Think about it: an average of one-third of your business execution relies on people and services outside your company. Is that such a bad thing?

Many companies strive to avoid any outside costs such as subcontractors, short-term leasing, or professional services – and instead prefer to utilize only full-time employees, own all their resources, and rely on internal knowledge.

The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council – 2019 Annual Seminar

2019-09-04T12:26:17-07:00

The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the Employment Development Department presents the 2019 Annual Seminar

HR Bootcamp: Beyond the Basics

Speakers
* Stacy Henderson of Terpstra Henderson
* Kerry Krueger and Jamie Bossuat of Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson

When:
Friday, September 20, 2019

Workplace Postings

2019-04-09T12:29:58-07:00

California employers with 20+ employees are required to display a new poster starting today – April 1, 2019. The new poster is entitled “Family Care and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave” and it provides an overview of employee rights under the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the New Parent Leave Act (“NPLA”) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”).

New Laws and Legal Updates for 2019- GSEAC Event

2019-01-13T12:33:37-08:00

The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the Employment Development Department present New Laws and Legal Updates for 2019

2019 Minimum Wage Changes

2018-12-19T12:38:15-08:00

Minimum Wage

Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in California must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law. Effective January 1, 2017, the minimum wage for all industries will be increased yearly. From January 1, 2017, to January 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase for employers employing 26 or more employees. This increase will be delayed one year for employers employing 25 or fewer employees, from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2023. The scheduled increases may be temporarily suspended by the Governor, based on certain determinations.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS SUNDAY

2018-10-31T13:08:51-07:00

Don't forget to set clocks back one hour at 2am Sunday.

Rest Periods

2017-12-27T12:44:37-08:00

California minimum wage increase affects local business

2017-12-18T12:50:08-08:00

December 12, 2017
By NORA HESTON TARTE
Business Journal Writer

Jan. 1 marks the next mandatory wage increase in California, with a rise to $10.50 for businesses with 25 or less employees and $11 for companies with 26 employees or more. For small business owners in the Central Valley the increase makes a big impact.

New Employment Laws for 2018

2017-11-15T12:54:35-08:00

A.B. 168: Salary History Inquiries. Employers will no longer be able to ask a job applicant about his or her current or prior salaries (earnings). Additionally, employers will have to provide the pay scale for a position if an applicant requests that information.

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB168&firstNav=tracking

Premier Staffing is Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

2017-08-22T13:13:29-07:00

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Save The Date WHEN-COMPANY-TOPIC

2017-04-27T13:15:46-07:00

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017
USI
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT (A.H.C.A) 2017

Gender pay gap grows in California

2017-02-23T10:59:21-08:00

Central Valley Business Journal….. The gap between what men and women earn is growing in California, despite the focus it has received recently. According to data released this month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual

IRS Mileage Rates for 2017 Announced

2017-01-05T13:18:40-08:00

Beginning January 1, 2017, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven (down from 54 cents in 2016).
17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (down from 19 cents in 2016).
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (same as 2016).

Quest Industries delivers artisan quality bottles on large scale

2016-10-05T10:20:20-07:00

STOCKTON — Quest Industries, located near Stockton Metropolitan Airport, is making a name for itself in the beverage world. The company received the award for most innovative wine packaging at the Wines and Vines packaging conference in Yountville in August.

The company created labeling for Lodi’s Reed Vineyard using a technology it perfected called mask spray.

Governor signs farm worker overtime bill

2016-09-15T10:24:37-07:00

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed AB 1066 which changes the way farm workers are paid overtime.

The new law will begin phasing in at the beginning of 2017. It will end the 10-hour work day, 60- hour work week threshold workers had to meet to be eligible for overtime pay at agricultural operations.

Under the new law, farm workers will get overtime after working eight hours a day or 40 hours in a single week.

Protecting Temporary Agency Employees

2016-09-11T09:21:02-07:00

Safety & Health Factsheet

Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch Division of Occupational Safety and Health

Temporary agency employees work for a “host employer” but are on the payroll of a “primary employer.”

Employers GSEAC Seminar

2016-08-31T09:23:53-07:00

Workers’ Compensation
The Life-cycle of an Injured Worker Claim

Sports Illustrated picks Stockton Ports

2016-08-12T10:28:29-07:00

Sports Illustrated picks Stockton Ports as #1 in “Ranking the 2016 Minor League Baseball Theme Nights”,

“Whether paying tribute to vegetables (Asparagus Night in Stockton – May 21, 2016) or classic American movies (Top Gun Night in Lehigh Valley), minor league theme nights have covered just about every inch of pop culture. We’ve compiled what we consider the 20 best of the 2016 season. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Jennifer Wallace for Business Person Of The Year

2016-05-03T13:23:25-07:00

Jennifer Wallace is one of eight people to be honored at the Stockton Chamber luncheon on June 2, at 11:30 AM at the Stockton Hilton. She was told of the award during a recent Industrial Technology Barbecue planning meeting.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – SPRING FORWARD

2016-03-08T13:50:29-08:00

California Paid Sick Leave- What’s new in 2015

2015-06-10T13:52:51-07:00

Wages Show Signs of Picking Up as U.S. Job Market Improves

2015-05-01T10:34:58-07:00

American job market shows signs of entering a new stage that will bolster households as employers fight to retain and attract workers by paying them more.

Wages for private-sector employees climbed 0.7 percent in the first quarter and were up 2.8 percent in the 12 months through March, the biggest gain in more than six years, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The agency also said the number of claims for jobless benefits declined last week to the lowest level since 2000.

Hispanics Will Account for More Than 40 Percent of the Increase in U.S. Employment

2015-02-25T09:28:42-08:00

Hispanics Will Account for More Than 40 Percent of the Increase in U.S. Employment in the Next Five Years, IHS Study Says By Published: Feb 24, 2015 9:00 a.m. ET Share of job growth will rise to more than 75 percent from 2020 to 2034

New Employment Laws – 2015

2015-01-07T07:16:15-08:00

AB 2074

Increases the amount of liquidated damages that an employee may obtain in a minimum wage violation lawsuit.
Clarifies that a claim for liquidated damages can be brought any time within 3 years of the violation, which now allows employees to recover 3 years of interest on the unpaid wages instead of 1.
Applies retrospectively to civil actions commencing on or after January 1, 1992.

Undocumented immigrants flooding DMV offices

2015-01-05T10:41:19-08:00

Starting Jan. 1, undocumented immigrants were officially able to apply for driver’s licenses in the state of California. That is resulting in a large influx of applicants streaming into DMV office across the state. More than 1 million immigrants

An Overview of New 2015 Laws

2014-11-05T09:47:28-08:00

An overview of new 2015 Laws affecting California employers
By: CalChamber Employment Law Counsel

California enacted many new laws that will affect the day-to-day operations, practices and policies of California businesses in 2015. Some of the new laws for 2015, such as mandatory paid sick leave, make significant changes to California’s legal landscape. Other new laws make changes to different parts of existing law or may only affect employers in specified industries, such as farming. Unless specified, all new legislation goes into effect on January 1, 2015. This white paper identifies some of the noteworthy new laws from the California Legislature. For a full discussion of the new 2015 employment laws, CalChamber members can visit HR California Extra’s New Laws for 2015 page.

Warehouse, Labor Crunch

2014-10-07T13:57:59-07:00

DC VELOCITY

October 2, 2014

NEWSWORTHY

Warehouse, DC labor crunch approaching crisis levels at worst time, survey finds

ProLogistix reports tightest job market since 2007. By Mark B. Solomon

Positive Drug Tests on the Rise

2014-10-01T08:23:31-07:00

Sep 23 2014 Gail Cecchettini Whaley

The percentage of American workers testing positive for drugs has increased for the first time in more than a decade, driven by increases in marijuana and amphetamine use, according to an analysis by Quest Diagnostics.

SICK LEAVE- New Law Summary

2014-09-16T08:10:31-07:00

SUMMARY OF AB 1522

SICK LEAVE

This new law requires that all employers provide a sick leave benefit to all employees who have been employed for at least 30 days. The bill does not take effect until July 1, 2015.The State will be issuing regulations on implementation of this law. There are a number of questions still to be answered. Following are major provisions of the law, as I understand them at this time:

The Fastest Growing, Top Paying Temp Jobs in 2014

2014-08-11T09:41:18-07:00

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwired – August 07, 2014) – What are the hottest, fastest growing and best paying temp jobs? From manufacturing and transportation, to business and healthcare services, companies all over the country are in high demand for temporary employees across various industries and job-types.

Many of these fast growing opportunities not only offer higher wages, but also substantial career growth. Due to the tight labor market and hard to fill positions, many HR departments are outsourcing temporary staffing companies like Link Staffing Services to fill these positions for them.

National Origin Discrimination in Employment

2014-07-01T10:43:38-07:00

Rev. June 2014

Citizenship/Immigration Status and National Origin Discrimination in Employment

The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) works to ensure that employers do not discriminate against employment-authorized individuals based on their citizenship or immigration status or based on their national origin in violation of the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Survey Identifies Top 10 Hardest Jobs To Fill

2014-06-02T10:47:39-07:00

ManpowerGroup survey identifies top 10 hardest jobs to fill

MILWAUKEE, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world’s workforce expert, today released the company’s ninth annual Talent Shortage Survey results, revealing global employers continue to be plagued by talent shortages.

ManpowerGroup’s survey of more than 37,000 employers in 42 countries and territories found that 36 percent of global employers are having difficulty finding candidates with the right skills to fill open positions.

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH 2014

2014-06-02T08:28:19-07:00

Each June, the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month as a time to bring attention to key safety issues. As you plan your 2014 safety calendar, please join the Council and thousands of organizations across the country to reduce risk of the following safety issues:

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Increased in March

2014-04-21T10:53:59-07:00

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in March

Third consecutive monthly increase; Accelerated Growth Likely This Summer

NEW YORK, April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.8 percent in March to 100.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.5 percent increase in February, and a 0.2 percent increase in January.

OSHA Releases Temporary Worker Record-Keeping Bulletin

2014-03-14T08:32:44-07:00

OSHA Releases Temporary Worker Record-Keeping Bulletin Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today released a new educational resource that focuses on requirements for injury recording of temporary worker injuries and illnesses. The bulletin explains the requirements for both the

2014 New Employment Laws for California Employers

2014-02-05T09:50:51-08:00

NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS – 2014
The following is a summary of new laws for 2014 that affect California employers operations and policies. Unless otherwise indicated, all new legislation went into effect on January 1, 2014. Should you have any questions about these laws, or any other employment related matters, feel free to contact Stacy Henderson at (209) 599-5003 or shenderson@thtlaw.com.

Jobless Benefits Extension Advances in the Senate

2014-01-07T08:14:35-08:00

By Carrie Dann and Kasie Hunt, NBC News

NBCNews.com

The Senate narrowly voted Tuesday to advance a temporary extension of unemployment benefits to over one million jobless Americans, giving some unexpected momentum in the new year to Democrats and the Obama administration.

December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements

2013-11-05T08:41:08-08:00

New Safety Training Required by December 1

By Mel Davis, Cal/OSHA Adviser; CalChamber Labor Law Helpline

Employers should be aware of a regulatory change in California that will create a new training requirement.

ObamaCare, Minimum-Wage Hike To Spike Calif. Low-End Labor Costs 50%

2013-10-17T12:13:58-07:00

Compensation for California’s lowest-paid workers will rise as much as 50% or more per hour by 2016 due to the state’s minimum-wage hike and ObamaCare’s employer penalties.

But total wages earned by a full-time worker today making close to the minimum wage may not rise at all and may well decrease.

This one-two punch is likely to miss its mark as employers bob and weave to avoid ObamaCare fines. Instead, it may hit California’s low-wage workers with fewer hours or fewer new jobs.

Legal Watch

2013-10-04T12:18:36-07:00

October 4, 2013 Legal Watch

Trends and Research

CareerBuilder: Some Employers Still Plan to Hire Temporary or Contract Employees in Q4
CareerBuilder News Release (10/03/13)

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage

2013-09-18T09:41:02-07:00

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage

PART A: General Information

When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, there will be a new way to buy health insurance: the Health Insurance Marketplace. To assist you as you evaluate options for you and your family, this notice provides some basic information about the new Marketplace.

California Minimum Wage Poised to Reach $10 an Hour

2013-09-13T14:03:30-07:00

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s minimum wage would rise to $10 an hour within three years under a bill that is all but certain to head to Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, giving the state one of the highest rates in the nation.

Washington state currently has the top minimum wage at $9.19 an hour, an amount that is pegged to rise with inflation. Some cities, including San Francisco, have slightly higher minimum wages.

U.S. Extends Family Leave to Same-Sex Spouses

2013-08-13T09:32:53-07:00

Department of Labor Extends Family Medical Leave Act Coverage to Same-Sex, Non-Traditional Parents By SEAN HIGGINS | AUGUST 13, 2013 AT 9:55 AM

Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall to Lowest Level in Five Years

2013-08-01T14:08:09-07:00

By Lorraine Woellert – Aug 1, 2013 5:48 AM PT

Applications (INJCJC) for unemployment insurance payments declined by 19,000 to 326,000 in the week ended July 27, the fewest since January 2008, from a revised 345,000 the prior week, the Labor Department reported today in Washington. The median forecast of 50 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for 345,000. A government analyst said no states were estimated, and the data were still being influenced by the auto plant shutdowns that play havoc with the figures at this time of year.

Official Stockton Ports Sponsor 2014 Season

2013-07-08T14:23:22-07:00

Premier Staffing is the official Stadium Club Sponsor for the 2014 Stockton Ports Season.

All Our Best To You. . .

2013-07-01T14:30:22-07:00

Eileen Villa, Staffing Consultant, has been with Premier Staffing since 2004.

Final Week of National Safety Month 2013

2013-06-26T08:50:52-07:00

National Safety Month is almost over, and we’d like to thank you for all the hard work and dedication to safety you have put in throughout the month of June! A special thanks also goes to Grainger, a Safety Champion sponsor of NSM.

25 Years of Membership

2013-06-07T14:32:48-07:00

Congratulations Jennifer!

On 25 years of serving the Greater San Joaquin Valley area and their staffing needs.

National Safety Month Encourages Employee Wellness

2013-06-07T08:55:44-07:00

Premier Staffing and The National Safety Council hopes your National Safety Month is off to a great start! Heading into Employee Wellness week, here is some helpful information you can share to get your employees engaged with safety.

Legal Watch

2013-05-21T09:53:07-07:00

DOL Publishes Model Employer Reporting Requirement Notices Under ACA

American Staffing Association (05/16/13) Toby Malara

California’s unemployment rate unchanged at 9.8 percent

2013-03-20T10:07:32-07:00

California gained 327,400 payroll jobs in 2012

SACRAMENTO

Have you updated your Employee Handbook?

2013-02-18T10:10:03-08:00

When was the last time you updated your employee handbook? Recent guidance from the EEOC on social media and applicant criminal backgrounds are but two reasons you may want to review the policies in your employee handbook. Making sure your policies reflect current practices is also important. For example, have you changed your holidays, benefits, paydays, or other practices since your handbook was last reviewed? Employee handbooks can be valuable for employers and employees alike. Handbooks should be welcoming, written in easily understood language instead of legalese, and clearly define employee rights and responsibilities. Done poorly, however, employee handbooks can create liability and confusion.

Obamacare Drives a Bull Market In Staffing Agencies

2013-01-23T09:35:22-08:00

A “red hot bull market” is currently being driven by the pending implementation of Obamacare next year, Jim Cramer said Thursday.

Although President Barack Obama signed the health care reform bill into law on March 23, 2010, many of the changes to the health care system won’t take effect until 2014. Per the reforms, companies that employ more than 50 full-time workers will either need to provide their employees with costly health care coverage or pay penalties of up to $3,000.

Don’t Forget!

2012-10-30T14:35:16-07:00

Daylight Savings Time reminder to put your clocks back by one (1) hour on Sunday, November 4, 2012!

Improving Employee Morale

2012-07-05T09:36:58-07:00

“Money can’t buy happiness” isn’t a cliché when it comes to improving morale around the office. In these precarious times, when many organizations are tightening their belts, it is critical to know how to engage and reward employees without spending an arm and a leg.

Should Employees Take A Vacation?

2012-06-18T09:38:13-07:00

So why do employees need a vacation? The simple answer is rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Most of us probably remember to plug in our laptops, tablets and smart phones before going to bed every night. Unfortunately, we don’t have a built-in “low battery” sensor to warn us when it’s time to recharge our own body.

Teamwork

2012-05-28T10:14:12-07:00

People in every workplace talk about building the team, working as a team, and my team, but few understand how to create the experience of team work or how to develop an effective team. Belonging to a team, in the broadest sense, is a result of feeling part of something larger than yourself. It has a lot to do with your understanding of the mission or objectives of your organization.

Safety Reminder – Heat Kills

2012-05-10T09:14:06-07:00

Heat illness includes heat cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Workers have died or suffered serious health problems from these conditions. Heat illness can be prevented. Know the symptoms of heat illness. Watch for symptoms in yourself and coworkers.

New Employee Benefits

2012-04-28T09:39:27-07:00

We’re proud to announce that our employees now have the opportunity to participate in our health care program. In addition to holiday pay and paid vacations, we treat our employees with respect and reward their hard work.