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2009 Business Leadership AwardLinda Harris, owner and president of JorgensenHR was recently honored with the Santa Clarita Valley Business Leadership Award - Small Business by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

Linda Harris, President of JorgensenHR appointed to National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Board. Click here to see the announcement on page two of the November issue of the Valley Business News.

JorgensenHR's, "The Why's and How's of Staff Performance Reviews" was featured in Lighthouse Consulting Services, LLC's "Keeping on Track" monthly e-newsletter. This article describes why setting goals and objectives is so important when hiring someone.

The ideas shared in the article can be a great reminder for the purpose of performance reviews and to de-stigmatize the process. If you have additional questions about this topic, please contact Linda Harris at (661)600-2070 or email her at lharris@jorgensenhr.com.

JorgensenHR's, "Conducting Productive Performance Reviews" was featured in the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal this March. If you have additional questions about this topic, please contact Linda Harris at (661)600-2070 or email her at lharris@jorgensenhr.com.

Newsletters

JorgensenHR publishes a quarterly newsletter, JorgensenHR's Journal. It includes information on all aspects of employment, such as new laws in effect, salary information, and current trends in the workplace. Sign up now for our JorgensenHR Journal or click below for articles from past newsletters.

JHR Winter Journal 2012-2013 - AB1964 - Religion and reasonable accommodation, AB2386 - Sex discrimination and breastfeeding, AB1844 - Social media and personal passwords, AB1744 - Itemized wage statements, AB2674 - Inspection of personnel records, AB2675 - Commission agreements, Best Practices for Payroll Rounding Policies, Workers' Compensation Reform, Pregnancy disability leave (PDL), Disability Discrimination and Accommodation, Exempt classification rates, Federal 2013 Mileage Reimbursement Rate

JHR Summer Journal 2012 - Refusal to Sign Disciplinary Document Disqualifies Employee from Unemployment, Flexible Work Arrangements, The Importance of Carefully Written Commission Agreements, Medical Marijuana Use Not Protected Under ADA or FEHA, Time to Update Your Time Sheet, Annual Flu Vaccination Programs Required for Health Care Organizations, Holiday Pay

JHR Spring Journal 2012 - What You Need to Know about the Brinker Ruling, Mandatory National Labor Relations Act (NRLA) Poster, Wage and Employment Notice to Employee, Summer's on the Way - Beware of Heat Illness, Word to the Wise: Don't Ask about Facebook (FB), Protect Your Employees from Sexual Harassment by Customers

JHR Journal Winter 2011- 2012 - AB 22: Employers may not use credit reports for applicant or employment purposes, AB 887: Further defines "gender" under the Fair Employment and Housing Act to include both gender identity and "gender expression.", AB 1396: Requires employers to have written agreements of employment, SB 299: Makes it unlawful to refuse to maintain and pay for insurance coverage for an employee who is on Pregnancy Disability Leave, SB 459: Provides new penalties for misclassifying independent contractors "willfully.", SB 757: Prohibits group health insurance plans or policies from discriminating in coverage between spouses or domestic partners, Bone Marrow Leave Clarification Bill Signed by Governor, New Notice of Pay Details, NLRB New Poster Requirement Deadline Moved to April 30, 2012, New 2012 Exempt Classification Rates

Summer 2011 - Does Your Vacation Time Off Have a Cap?, Private Investigator Act Reminder, Non-Traditional Workplace Harassment Lawsuits, Requirements for Hiring Minors, Women & Men Agree on Work/Life Balance, More Severance Packages, Less Early Retirement, Make Sure Employees Take Full 30-Minute Meal Period

Spring 2011 - New ADA Rules Issued by EEOC Widens Meaning of Disability, Employers Given Option on Reporting Requirement, Do You Know Federal & State Criteria for Unpaid Internships?, Workplace Gambling is Illegal, Is it Voluntary Termination after Three Days of No Call/No Show?, REMINDER: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training, OSHA's Distracted Driving Initiative, Summer Heat and New Heat Regulations, Worker Rights Strengthened Under WARN.

Winter 2011 - Message from Linda Harris, President, JorgensenHR, Investigative Consumer Report Changes by 2012, Changes to Workers' Compensation Requirements for 2011, Health and Safety Updates for 2011, Employers Given Option on Reporting Requirement, Tax Percentage Change, IRS Mileage Rate for 2011, Other Changes Already in Effect or Pending 2011.

Summer 2010 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) AKA "Health Care Reform", Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), Guidelines for Overseeing Social Media, New Form I-9, Guidelines for Overseeing Social Media, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Update, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, Workplace Theft in a Down Economy,Clarification of "Son and Daughter" Under FMLA

Winter 2010 - Happy New Year from JorgensenHR, JHR BestPartner Program for Small Business, What's new for 2010, Cobra Subsidy Extended, The Importance of Up-to-Date Employment Policies, 1000 Additional Employer 1-9 Audits, American's with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Did You Comply in 2009.

Summer 2009 - Jorgensenhr At Your Service!, Employee California  Withholding Rates Will Increase  November 1, Private Investigator Act Reminder, Forcing Automatic Deposit Programs On Employees, California's New Electronic Discovery Law, Carefully Word And Execute Severance Agreements, Arra-Funded Contractors Should Anticipate Ofccp Audit, Swine Flu Protection For Your Workforce.

Spring 2009 - JorgensenHR 25 Years of Service, New I-9 Form, Cobra Subsidy Model Notices, Economic Stimulus Package and Payroll Administration, Cal-Osha Heat Regulations, Adjusting Work Schedules and Pay May Jeopardize Exempt Status, Arbitration Agreements, Reminders: Sexual Harassment Training.

Winter 2009 - Happy New Year and Welcome to 2009, Hands-Free Cell Phone Law, Invalid Waivers, Changes in I-9 Processes and Documents, Minimum Pay for 'Exempt' Computer Professionals, FMLA Update, Mileage Rate, 2009 Reminders.

Fall 2008 - JorgensenHR Aligns With California Chamber of Commerce, Connie Cameron Returns, Meal and Rest Period Obligations, New "List A" Document for I-9's, Non-Compete Agreements, Privacy Expectations with Text Messaging, Election Matters.

Winter 2008 - Happy New Year and Welcome to 2008,Linda Harris Appointed to Nawbo-La Board, New 1-9 Form Available, Spousal Military Leave, IRC Vehicle Reimbursement Rate, Minimum Wage Reminder.

Fall 2007 - Supervisor Sexual Harrassment Training, Minimum Wage Reminder, Life Insurance #1 on List of Benefits, 2008 Salary Incerases, Best Jobs in America, No Change in Full-Time Employment Levels

Summer 2007 - At Will, A Double-Edged Sword, Meal and Rest Period Violations, Limits on Discrimation Lawsuits, Blogging and Job Loss, Minimum Wage Up - Current Poster Down

Spring 2007 - What Does Time Off Pay Cost Your Company, Benefit Headaches, Flirting at Work, Time Spent on Personal Tasks

Winter 2007 - Happy New Year and Welcome to 2007, 2007 IRS Mileage Rate, Laws for 2007

 

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