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You Asked! Answers to Questions That Are On Your Mind.

March 17, 2021

Q. I have an exempt employee who logs approximately 140 – 160 hours in a two-week pay period. The employee has not complained about the workload, but should I be concerned if there are any legal implications? A. Exempt employees are paid the same flat amount each week regardless if they work one minute or…

COVID-19 Prevention Program Requirements

February 26, 2021

Denise Keddy

Blog

Cal/OSHA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Prevention Program

Updated: July 27, 2021 Cal/OSHA has issued updated guidelines as of June 15th. You can read about them here. You are STILL required to have a COVID-19 Prevention Program. Please contact us to create your plan. Have you created your COVID-19 Prevention Program? Cal/OSHA requires all California employers to develop a written COVID-19 Prevention Program…

Hangar 24 is Continuing to Brew Up Fun During COVID-19

October 6, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, COVID-19

Timing is everything… or so some say. Hangar 24 Brewery was flying high earlier this year with the opening of its third location in Irvine. Hangar 24 founder Ben Cook combines his passion for adventure and love of beer to create high-quality craft beer and tasting rooms that bring friends together and build a community.…

Ethos Connect: COVID-19 Has Minimal Impact for Online University

September 15, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, Ethos Connect, Ethos Insights

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela As COVID-19 continues to batter the county, one industry hit particularly hard is the higher education sector. Most colleges and universities had to shift to the online learning model in March with a myriad of difficulties and mixed…

Ethos Connect: Quality Environmental is Working 24/7 to Ensure Californians Safety During COVID-19

June 15, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, Coronavirus Cleanup, COVID-19, Ethos Connect, Ethos Insights

California is beginning to lift the stay home order, and life is starting to emerge with a “new normal” as we return to our daily lives while COVID-19 is still among us. We checked in with Gus Escutia, President of Quality Environmental Inc, to understand how his company is leading the charge for employees and…

Ethos Connect: Early Planning Kept Benchmark FR Producing Products for Essential Workers

May 25, 2020

Denise Keddy

Blog

Ethos Connect, Ethos Insights, Good news

Benchmark FR is an 18-year-old manufacturer of arc and flame resistant clothing in Orange County, CA. The company develops and manufactures apparel and accessories that protect electrical lineman, oilfield and refinery workers, welders, and miners. As with most industries, the Coronavirus changed how the company had to operate. “We were lucky that we were taking…

Ethos Connect: Caring For Your Employees and Properties In The Era of COVID-19

May 17, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, COVID-19, Ethos Insights, Good news

While businesses and schools shut down and people retreated to their homes during the last two months, Borba Property Group was working to keep their employees and residents safe while ensuring the properties they manage are maintained up to their standards. Borba Property Group is a family-owned locally run business. For over three decades, the…

Ethos Connect: COVID-19 Fast Tracks Telemedicine for Patients

May 5, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, COVID-19, Ethos Insights, Good news, Telemedicine

As we continue to work through the changes in our businesses and lives brought on by COVID-19, no industry has had to shift focus and change faster than the medical industry. Our spotlight today is on SoCal Emergency Medicine. Their team is on the front line of COVID-19 testing and quickly implement changes on how to treat…

Ethos Connect: GO Campaign Quickly Steps Up in a Pandemic

May 4, 2020

Denise Keddy

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Clients, Ethos Connect, Ethos Insights, GO Campaign, Good news, The Magic of Human Connection

The last few weeks have brought so much change to our lives and businesses. We wanted to shift the spotlight and share good news about companies that are focusing on their customers, employees, and are continuing to bring The Magic of Human Connection® to Southern California. Our team wanted to take this opportunity to shine a light on some…

Important COVID-19 Information and Advice for California Employers

March 19, 2020

Denise Keddy

Blog

The Ethos Team has been fielding calls from our clients in the last few weeks on COVID-19. Here are some links that will be helpful to our business community. Please check these links often as the information is changing daily. Ethos Newsletters July 28th: Updated Guidance From the CDC Regarding COVID-19 Symptoms read here June…

HR Blog

You Asked! Answers to Questions That Are On Your Mind.

COVID-19 Prevention Program Requirements

Hangar 24 is Continuing to Brew Up Fun During COVID-19

Ethos Connect: COVID-19 Has Minimal Impact for Online University

Ethos Connect: Quality Environmental is Working 24/7 to Ensure Californians Safety During COVID-19

Ethos Connect: Early Planning Kept Benchmark FR Producing Products for Essential Workers

Ethos Connect: Caring For Your Employees and Properties In The Era of COVID-19

Ethos Connect: COVID-19 Fast Tracks Telemedicine for Patients

Ethos Connect: GO Campaign Quickly Steps Up in a Pandemic

Important COVID-19 Information and Advice for California Employers

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