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October 2017 HR Bulletin: Change is the Law of Life
October 2017 HR Bulletin: Change is the Law of Life Last week Governor Brown signed into law SB 63, known as the New Parent Leave Act, that will become effective January, 1, 2018. This law...
It May be a Dry Heat, but it can be a Deadly Heat, Too!
It May be a Dry Heat, but it can be a Deadly Heat, Too! We are experiencing record breaking heat in the Central Valley and across much of California. It is a good time to evaluate your Heat Illness...
Notice to Victims of Domestic Violence
Notice to Victims of Domestic Violence Pursuant to Labor Code § 230, all employers must provide time off for employees who are seeking relief or assistance from domestic violence, sexual...
Checking Criminal Histories Without Breaking the Law: June 2017 HR Bulletin
Checking Criminal Histories Without Breaking the Law The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act impose significant limitations on the ability to check into a job...
2017 Website Campaign
Sierra HR Partners has a new website! To improve service and value for our clients, we’ve worked through the joys and challenges of creating an entirely new, interactive website. We hope you’ll...
Don’t Get Burned By Summertime Events -May 2017 HR Bulletin
Don't Get Burned by Summertime Events The summer season is upon us, and many employers look forward to planning events such as barbeques, baseball games, and water park trips. These outings provide...
March 2017 HR Bulletin
What are your employees saying about you? If you are still using a physical suggestion box in your workplace, you may want to consider throwing it in the trash. Gone are the days when employees come...
Thank you for participating in the Dress for Success Clothing Drive!
Thank you for participating in the Dress for Success Clothing Drive! Dress for Success' vision is a world where women do not live in poverty. They strive for a world where all women are financially...
New Year, New Rules
2017 Important Human Resources Updates for 2017 Happy New Year from all of us at Sierra HR Partners! As we move into the year ahead, it will be important to be aware of several human resources...
‘Tis the Season! Minimizing Risk During Holiday Celebrations
If you're an HR professional, you know that while holiday parties can be fun occasions to get away from normal work formalities, they also bring concerns about alcohol consumption, inappropriate...
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COVID-19 Update: California’s New Mask Mandate For All Indoor Public Spaces
COVID-19 Update: California's New Mask Mandate For All Indoor Public Spaces In a press conference on Tuesday, December 13, 2021, California’s Health and Human Services Secretary, Mark Ghaly, announced a statewide mask mandate between December 15, 2021 and January 15,...
HR Headliner November 2021: How Inclusive is Your Holiday Calendar?
As we know, valuing diversity can foster an inclusive and engaged workplace. But have you given any thought to the diversity of your company's holiday calendar? For most businesses, these celebrations are focused primarily around traditional Christian holidays,...
COVID-19 Update: OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Blocked by a U.S. Court of Appeals
On November 4th, we let you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) filed a proposed rule requiring employers of 100 or more to ensure that their employees were either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly for the virus. The very next...
COVID-19 Update: OSHA Releases Proposed Vaccine Mandate
COVID-19 Update OSHA Releases Proposed Vaccine Mandate As directed by President Biden, on November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) filed a proposed rule covering employers of 100 or more. The 490-page (!) rule and preamble contain a...
