Course Introduction
2025 Legal Updates (Please Read Carefully!)
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Annual State Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Update
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New and Improved Rights for Victims of Violence
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Changes to Family Leave
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Three Anti-Discrimination Changes in California
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"Captive Audience" Meeting Ban
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Employer's Right to Request Driver's License from Job Applicants
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San Diego County's Fair Chance Ordinance Implementation
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Annual San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance Update
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Bonus! Freelancer Protections
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Summary of Changes + Next Steps
Before You Hire
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Designing Job Descriptions
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What NOT to Ask in a Job Interview (and What You Could Ask Instead)
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Do I Need to Pay for Working Interviews and Skill Assessments?
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Minimum Wage in 2025
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Understanding At-Will Employment in California
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Understanding "Exempt" Employees in California
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Understanding the "Regular Rate of Pay" in California
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Commissions in California: Legal or Not?
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Pay Ranges and Why You Need Them for Every, Single Role
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Comprehensive Illness and Injury Prevention Programs and Why YOU Need One
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To Succeed, You Must Be an Involved Employer
Planning for Employee Benefits and Perks
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Understanding Workers' Compensation Insurance
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Planning for Your Paid Sick Day Obligations
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Planning for Your California Retirement Benefits Obligations
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Planning for Your Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Benefits Obligations
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Deep Dive: Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Accounts ("QSEHRAs")
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Important Information to Understand Before Promising Paid Vacation
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Bonuses: Discretionary or Non-Discretionary?
Hiring Employees
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Creating Hiring Documents: The Job Description
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Creating Hiring Documents: The Employee Handbook
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The Back and Forth of Arbitration Agreements in California
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Understanding How the Private Attorneys General Act Affects Arbitration Agreements
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New Hire Notices and Pamphlets
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Preparing Your Timekeeping System
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Preparing Your Personnel Record System
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I-9 Verification: Read This Before Your First Employee's First Day!
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I-9 Verification: Restricted Social Security Cards
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Restrictive Covenants (Non-Competes! Non-Solicts!) in California
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New Hire Orientation Tips and Onboarding Checklist
During Employment
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Meal Periods in California
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Rest Periods (or "Breaks) in California
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Overtime in California
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Understanding Reporting Time Pay
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Workplace Harassment Prevention in California
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Employee Expenses: A Primer
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Employee Expenses Deep Dive: Lectures, Meetings, and Training: Do You Need to Pay?
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Employee Expenses Deep Dive: Which Expenses Should Employers Pay for When Employees Work From Home?
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Employee Expenses Deep Dive: Understanding Mileage and Travel Reimbursements
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Understanding Family and Medical Leave in California
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Summary of the Lesser Known (But Still Important!) Employee Leave Types
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Quick Reference Employee Leave Comparison Chart
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READ BY OCTOBER 26: Time Off to Vote in California
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Lactation Accommodations are a Requirement in California
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Bereavement Leave in California is Required
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Disability Accommodations Under the ADA and FEHA
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Alternative Workweek Schedules and the 4-Day Workweek
Performance Management & Addressing Poor Performance
Saying Goodbye to Employees
Practical Perspective: The Lessons Applied in The Real World
Industry Specific: Mental Health Care
Industry Specific: Hospitality
Webinars and Conference Calls
