The Employee Handbook - An HR Podcast by 2 Lawyers
Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis
10 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text California employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attorneys Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis break down the most significant new California labor laws taking effect January 1, 2026. Topics covered in this episode: Wage & Hour Updates California minimum wage increasing to $16.90/hour (with higher rates in San Francisco and San Jose)New minimum exempt salary threshold: $70,304 annuallyComputer profess...
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Send us a text California employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attorneys Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis break down the most significant new California labor laws taking effect January 1, 2026. Topics covered in this episode: Wage & Hour Updates California minimum wage increasing to $16.90/hour (with higher rates in San Francisco and San Jose)New minimum exempt salary threshold: $70,304 annuallyComputer profess...
The Employee Handbook - An HR Podcast by 2 Lawyers
1 hour 9 minutes
2 years ago
HR is Not Your Friend
Send us a textIn our inaugural episode, Ryan and Arta delve into their viewpoints regarding the optimal duties of HR within a company. They take a critical look at the common issues faced by many organizations in precisely delineating these roles. Additionally, they explore the concept of "HR is not your friend," shedding light on the increasing skepticism employees often have toward HR.During the episode, they address a real-life HR dilemma sourced from Reddit, which revolves around workplac...
The Employee Handbook - An HR Podcast by 2 Lawyers
Send us a text California employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attorneys Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis break down the most significant new California labor laws taking effect January 1, 2026. Topics covered in this episode: Wage & Hour Updates California minimum wage increasing to $16.90/hour (with higher rates in San Francisco and San Jose)New minimum exempt salary threshold: $70,304 annuallyComputer profess...
