THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — JANUARY 2016

Below is the latest information from BLS regarding employment and unemployment: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 151,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.  Job gains occurred in several industries, led by retail trade, food services and drinking places, health care,

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Social Economic Impact with Higher Wages

Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Currently in CA the minimum wage is $9.00 an hour and will increase to $10.00 by January 1st, 2016.  By raising the state minimum wage it also increases the minimum salary level required for employees who are exempt from overtime.  Those considered “executive,” “administrative” or “professional” employees must be

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Corporate Event Ideas?

Holiday Parties and Corporate Events are a great way to show appreciation to your employees for their hard work and dedication in a very personal way.  It gives everyone a chance to socialize away from the office setting, relax and enjoy. Here are a few suggestions and holiday ideas for upcoming corporate events. Choose and

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Myths and Facts

The PEO industry exists to help business’s successfully navigate the myriad of employment law matters that govern business operations that employ staff.  Services include outsourced HR, employee benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation, recruiting, risk/safety management, training and development. With this PEO service sometimes comes uncertainty and reservations as companies grow and begin researching their options. Listed below

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Sacramento City Council Approves $12.50 Minimum Wage

The Sacramento City Council approved a measure Tuesday that raises the city’s minimum wage to $12.50 over five years and ties it to inflation thereafter. The final vote was 6-3. Here is the wage scale the council approved Tuesday night:   2017: $10.50 2018: $11.00 2019: $11.75 2020: $12.50 The approved proposal also makes other significant

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