As 2026 approaches, California employers are preparing for one of the most comprehensive rounds of employment law changes in recent years. From wage adjustments to new reporting mandates, these updates touch nearly…
The IRS has released its 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs), and industry experts have projected the limits for 2026 flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health savings accounts The Internal Revenue…
 For many businesses in California, one of the biggest challenges in today’s fast-changing market is keeping employees skilled and engaged. The right training can drive growth, reduce turnover, and keep companies…
At Bender Insurance Solutions, we believe that leadership is a journey—not a destination. Over the past several years, we’ve been fortunate to partner with the incredibly talented Leslie…
By: Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director, CEA While many COVID workplace rules are here to stay for 2023, employers can celebrate fewer administrative and financial burdens! On February 3, 2023, Cal/OSHA’s Non-Emergency COVID…
In the case of office romance and the pandemic, it appears that absence really did make the heart grow fonder. Despite the rise in remote work and physical distancing, the percentage of…
Maybe it is the kitchen counter and a stool. Perhaps a coffee table and a couch combo. Whatever the setup was, and maybe still is, those on-the-fly, makeshift work-from-home setups are leading…
According to a recent study, more than half of all claims filed for employment-related liabilities are against employers with fewer than 50 employees. Alarmingly, the study also reveals that not even 2…
