
Comstock’s Talks: Cooking Up a Neighborhood
PODCAST: Food options abound in the up-and-coming Washington District in West Sacramento.

Comstock’s Talks: Back to Business — Not as Usual
PODCAST: Companies can expect to see COVID-19-related employment lawsuits from nearly any corner, including wage and hour issues and disability discrimination. These four strategies can help mitigate risk.

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires
PODCAST: How can a small-business owner give new hires the guidance they need to come onboard — without breaking the bank?

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company
PODCAST: Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?

Comstock’s Talks: Influencing Our Habits
PODCAST: The business of selling a lifestyle through social media has become much more commonplace.

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Is a New Employee Looking to Transfer?
PODCAST: A bored new employee quits instead of applying to an open position within the company because of a policy that prohibits job changes within one year. Is this a wise policy?

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?
PODCAST: An employer asks whether perks such as vacation time and telecommuting privileges can be negotiated with a job candidate.

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Using a Coworker’s Salary as Leverage
PODCAST: I just found out a coworker is making more than I am, even though I have been here longer. How can I bring this up to my manager without giving away how I found out?

Comstock’s Talks: Out of the Spotlight
PODCAST: Last year had been a strong year for the performing arts in the region, and 2020 was building on that success, which has led to hope from some local arts leaders that this progress will continue despite the unprecedented shutdown.

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Workers Must Get Paid for Scheduled Time
PODCAST: If employees are scheduled to begin working at 6 a.m., but no one from management shows up until 7 a.m. to unlock the doors, can the workers be penalized and docked an hour of pay?