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The Summer Slowdown Is Real

California’s new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard (Title 8, Section 3396) took effect on July 23, 2024, marking a significant step in safeguarding workers from heat-related illnesses in indoor environments. This regulation applies to most indoor workplaces where temperatures reach or exceed 82°F, including those with air conditioning. Employers are now required to implement measures to protect employees, ensuring their health and safety during periods of elevated indoor temperatures.

The Excitement (and Challenge) of Hosting an Event

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a birthday party, or a professional conference, hosting an event is both thrilling and demanding. There’s the excitement of bringing people together, but also the pressure of making sure everything goes smoothly. From staffing and certifications to setting up and cleaning up, every detail matters.

Life Happens—Support Your Employees with an EAP

Life doesn’t pause during the workday. Employees balance work, family, and personal challenges, which can affect their focus and well-being. That’s where Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) help. These confidential, employer-sponsored programs provide essential resources to help employees navigate life’s complexities while keeping their well-being a priority.

In every workplace, much like in every kitchen, there’s a secret ingredient that transforms the good into the great. At Allevity, we believe that ingredient is kindness. More than just a nice gesture, kindness fuels collaboration, trust, and positivity, forming the foundation of a truly effective team. Let’s dive into why kindness matters, and how you can bring more of it into your workplace to create an environment where everyone thrives.

In today’s increasingly inclusive workplaces, assistive animals can play a crucial role in supporting your employees. Their presence introduces important legal and practical considerations for employers, but this may be balanced by the valuable role animals can play in the workplace. We’re here to help you understand compliance requirements, reasonable accommodations standards, and potential benefits to expect when assistive animals are requested in your workplace.

As businesses expand and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, employing out-of-state employees has become not only a common strategy, but also a more expected option from in-house employees. 

Signed into law on October 7, 2023 and effective January 1, 2024, SB700 brings significant amendments to the Fair Employment and Housing Act. This landmark legislation aims to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their off-the-job cannabis use. With increasing legalization and normalization of cannabis use, SB700 addresses a critical gap in employment protections.

Nondisclosure Agreements and Protecting Intellectual Property: California’s SB 699 and AB 1076

In the complicated world of recruitment, where the balance between employer needs and candidate...