HR Insights
Practical guidance on HR, hiring, and California compliance for Owners of 25 to 200 employee businesses. Written by John Kim, SPHR.
PAGA Notices Hit 10,000 a Year: 5 Checks for California Grocery Owners This Week
PAGA notices reached about 10,000 in 2025. For a 25 to 200 employee grocery store, the first cracks are usually pay stubs, breaks, and overtime. Five checks to run this week.
Meal and Rest Breaks in a Korean Restaurant: The One Schedule Mistake That Can Turn Into a PAGA Claim
One late lunch break during the rush is rarely one problem. It can repeat across every pay period and every affected employee on that shift. Do this 30-minute timecard check this week.
One I-9 Mistake Times 50 Employees: A 20-Minute Self-Audit for Owners
I-9 paperwork penalties are assessed per violation, so one repeated mistake across 50 files is 50 separate exposures. Five common errors and a 20-minute self-audit any owner can run this week.
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