California · Pop. 90K

HR solutions in Merced, CA

Home to UC Merced and surrounded by Central Valley farmland, Merced employers span agriculture and higher education. HR challenges include managing university student workers, farm labor compliance, and California's meal and rest break rules for seasonal staff.

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What Merced employers are navigating

Key industries

  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Logistics

Common HR challenges

  • Agricultural PAGA exposure
  • University workforce management
  • Seasonal employment cycles

Regulatory focus

  • Cal/OSHA workplace safety requirements
  • California Labor Code wage and hour laws
  • CCPA/CPRA data privacy compliance
  • California Paid Family Leave (PFL)
  • SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention
  • California meal and rest break requirements

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