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The California HR Compliance Checklist Every Small Business Needs in 2025
Stay compliant with California's complex employment laws ins 2025. This essential HR compliance checklist covers required policies, workplace postings, employee documentation, mandatory trainings, wage and hour rules, and onboarding essentials every small business must have. Perfect for small employers looking to avoid penalties, strengthen HR processes, and stay uo-to-date with California regulations.

Better Work Co.
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Does My Small Business Actually Need HR?
Once you hit 5–30 employees, the risks, compliance requirements, and people challenges multiply quickly. You need HR. Not corporate HR. Not a full-time hire. Just fractional HR — support tailored to small business budgets.

Better Work Co.
Nov 15, 20252 min read


🎃 HR Horror Stories: The Scariest Mistakes Small Businesses Make 👻
Forget ghosts and goblins, these real life HR horror stories will chill you to the bone.

Better Work Co.
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore HR (Even in the Early Days)
When you’re starting a business, your to-do list is endless: sales, clients, finances, maybe even finding your first office space. HR...

Better Work Co.
Aug 28, 20253 min read


The Top 5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Starting and growing a business is exciting — but let’s be honest: when you’re wearing every hat as the owner or CEO, HR usually isn’t...

Better Work Co.
Aug 27, 20253 min read
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