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📢 It's Tax Time, California! 💼💰 January marks the beginning of W-2 and 1099 season! Business owners sure to prep these important tax documents—they’re essential for filing tax returns. 💡 Did you know? ✅ If your income qualifies, the VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) offers free tax preparation. ✅ California's CalFile program provides free e-filing assistance for state returns—quick, secure, and easy to use! ✅ Don't miss out on important state and federal anti-poverty tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). These could mean extra $$ in your pocket! 💻 Get started early and make the most of these valuable resources!

California has some of the strongest whistleblower protections in the country, and it’s crucial for your business to stay compliant. If you haven’t updated your whistleblower notifications, now is the time to do it! 🔍 Why It Matters: California law protects employees who report illegal activities, safety violations, or unethical behavior — and prohibits retaliation for doing so. Employers are required to provide clear and accessible notifications outlining these rights. Failing to keep your policies and notifications current could expose your business to legal risks and costly lawsuits. 📅 What You Need to Do: Review and update your employee handbook to ensure it includes whistleblower protections and retaliation policies. Post visible notifications in the workplace about whistleblower rights, especially in industries where safety and ethical reporting are critical. Train your team: Make sure everyone, from leadership to front-line employees, understands the importance of reporting concerns — and that retaliation is never tolerated. ✅ Keep your workplace safe, compliant, and fair by updating your whistleblower policies today! #CaliforniaLaw #WhistleblowerProtections #BusinessCompliance #EmployeeRights #SmallBusiness #CaliforniaEmployers

🚗💰 IRS 2025 Standard Mileage Rates Have Gone Up! 💰🚗 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated the optional standard mileage rates for 2025, impacting how you calculate deductible vehicle expenses for business, medical, and charitable purposes. Here's what you need to know: 📅 Effective January 1, 2025: Business Use: 70 cents per mile (Up 3 cents from 2024) Medical Purposes: 21 cents per mile (Same as 2024) Moving Purposes (Active Duty Military): 21 cents per mile (No change) Charitable Organizations: 14 cents per mile (Same as 2024) ⚡ Important Note: These rates apply to gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and fully-electric vehicles, so whether you drive a traditional car or an EV, you can claim the same rates. Make sure to adjust your records for tax season and maximize your deductions! 🚗💼 #IRS #StandardMileageRate #BusinessExpenses #TaxDeductions #ElectricVehicles #SmallBusiness #TaxTips #MileageRate

🚨 Attention Business Owners: Understanding PAGA and Its Impact on Your Business 🚨 As a business owner in California, it's crucial to understand the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and how it can affect your company. This law allows employees to sue on behalf of the state for violations of the California Labor Code — even if the state doesn’t take action. ⚖️ What You Need to Know: PAGA claims can target issues like unpaid wages, missed breaks, or improper classification. Employees can pursue penalties for violations affecting themselves and other workers, making the potential impact much larger than just one individual. Penalties can add up fast: $100 per employee for the first violation and $200 per employee for each subsequent violation. 25% of the penalties go to the employees, and 75% goes to the state. 💼 Why It Matters to You: PAGA lawsuits are costly and time-consuming, especially with the potential for attorney's fees. You can’t always predict when a claim might arise, and even technical violations could lead to hefty penalties. 💡 What You Can Do: Stay proactive: Regularly audit your compliance with California labor laws. Ensure proper documentation: Make sure your employees are receiving their breaks, overtime, and wages correctly. Review your arbitration agreements: Recent case law has impacted how PAGA cases can be handled. Don't wait until it's too late — understanding PAGA and being proactive can save your business from costly penalties and litigation. 🔍

At People Rock HR Services, we believe that a well-informed team is a strong team. As we kick off 2025, it’s the perfect time to review and update employee handbooks and policies to reflect any changes in labor laws, company procedures, and benefits. Whether it's adjusting for new remote work guidelines, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, or ensuring safety standards are up-to-date, we’re here to help you create a workplace that’s compliant, inclusive, and future-ready. Let’s make sure your policies work for your team, now and in the year ahead! 💼🔍

As a small business owner, staying on top of California’s changing employment laws each year is critical to maintaining a compliant, thriving workplace. Join Misty Elmore from People Rock HR Services for this easy-to-understand review of key HR updates you need to know for 2025—without the confusing legal jargon! Link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/gFTzY33q

Join our founder and CEO Misty Elmore for a conversation about HR in California. Understanding upcoming HR changes is essential to protecting your business from costly penalties and unintentional missteps. Stay compliant by learning about the new wage adjustments, protected categories, leaves of absence, and more...jargon free! Here is the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gFTzY33q

At People Rock HR Services, we don’t just find solutions—we create them. 💡🔧 Whether it’s a challenge big or small, our team is dedicated to solving problems and making your workplace stronger. Let's turn obstacles into opportunities together. #ProblemSolvers #HRExcellence #PeopleRockHR #SolutionsFocused

Re-engaging, re-energizing, and ready to rock 2025! 💪✨ At People Rock HR Services, we believe the best teams thrive when they feel like a true community. Here's to a year of collaboration, growth, and making every moment count! . 'Employees who feel like a community are the ones who build something greater together.' . #TeamPeopleRock #CommunityInTheWorkplace #HRExcellence #2025Goals #StrongerTogether"

Cheers to new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and continued growth in 2025! 🎉✨ At People Rock HR Services, we’re excited for the year ahead and the chance to support and empower teams to thrive. Wishing you a year filled with success, happiness, and meaningful connections.