HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2016 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. The CalChamber also reminds employers that the minimum wage increases on January 1, 2016, to $10 an hour.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In Redmond, Washington, in 2016, that meant firing the employee who gave his co-worker a brownie laced with THC, the compound known to cause hallucinogenic effects, without telling him. “Oh, please don’t do that,” said Mike Hilley, who works with the paramedic that responded to the employer’s emergency call.

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PlanSource

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. The post From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019 appeared first on PlanSource.

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Insperity

JANUARY 11, 2018

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 12, 2017

Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn two major Obama-era guidance documents, one addressing joint employment and one on independent contractors. The move, while not a surprise, is good news for employers, according to H. Juanita Beecher , of counsel with Fortney & Scott and an editor of Federal Employment Law Insider.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The 2016 legislative session produced new laws affecting California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2017 and beyond. Some of the new laws, such as the minimum wage increase, make significant changes to California’s legal landscape. Register now! to 12:00 p.m.

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Homebase

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In 2016, California approved a statute to increase the minimum wage yearly starting in 2017. Based on the 2016 SB 3 , and inflation adjustments, California’s minimum wage is $15.50 Plus, unlike in other states, California doesn’t allow employers to pay with tip credit , so there’s no tipped minimum wage in the Golden State.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 22, 2016

For the past four Noels, I've concluded my posting year with “The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas.” On the first day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. Related Stories The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas (2015 Edition).

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 1, 2017

Walters, an HR and employment law Consultant, testified on SHRM’s behalf and took particular issue with two of the DOL’s interpretations (or AIs): one regarding joint employment and one on independent contractors. These fissured arrangements have allowed firms to absolve themselves of their employment law responsibilities.”.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Be aware of local ordinances for minimum wage, paid sick leave and other employment laws. On November 8, 2016, the voters of San José passed an ordinance that requires employers to provide hours to existing employees before they hire new employees. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 7, 2016

We are halfway through 2016, and it’s already been a busy year for employers with more action on the horizon. More proposed future changes for employers are on the horizon. CalChamber members can read the new white paper 2016 Midyear Employment Law Update. Check out the top five blog posts so far this year!

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HR Morning

JULY 13, 2016

Those are the takeaways from the 2016 Executive Employer Survey from Littler, the giant employment law firm. As you well know, the Department of Labor (DOL) has advanced several regulatory initiatives that have brought the agency’s enforcement of federal employment laws to the forefront for employers.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“ Election 2016: Three Employment Law Debate Questions for Hillary Clinton ” by Connecticut Employment Law Blog’ s Daniel Schwartz. “ Election 2016: Three Employment Law Debate Questions For Donald Trump ” by Connecticut Employment Law Blog’ s Daniel Schwartz.

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Tandem HR

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Is there an employment law compliance or any obligations regarding cultural holidays and religious beliefs? Here’s what business owners need to know: Contrary to popular belief, there are no federal or state laws requiring employers to give paid time off for holidays. Workplace diversity is a hot topic.

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Zenefits

JUNE 14, 2019

New legislation in Nevada makes it the first state to prohibit employers from disqualifying candidates because of a failed drug screen for marijuana. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the new law on June 5. While we attempt to keep the information covered timely and accurate, laws and regulations are subject to change.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 18, 2017

The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), for the second time in just six months, are raising the penalties for employment law violations. . Well, the DOL and OSHA, after updating their fines for 2016 this past summer , have done it again.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

A 2016 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Select Task Force study found that approximately 75 percent of those who experienced harassment never reported it or filed a complaint, but instead would “avoid the harasser, deny or downplay the gravity of the situation, or attempt to ignore, forget, or endure the behavior.”

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 13, 2016

Public comment is open until July 1, 2016! The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance relating to national origin discrimination and is seeking public input prior to finalizing the guidance. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 8, 2017

Department of Labor (DOL) said that it is withdrawing two guidance memos on joint-employer liability and independent contractor classification. These guidance memos were issued in 2015 and 2016 under the Obama administration. CalChamber employment law counsel prepared these white papers to help employers understand the rules.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 21, 2017

For the past five Noels, I’ve concluded my posting year with “The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas.” On the first day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. I’ll be back on January 3, 2018, to kick off 2018 with the first Worst Employer nominee of the new year. Some musical accompaniment).

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

A 2016 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Select Task Force study found that approximately 75 percent of those who experienced harassment never reported it or filed a complaint, but instead would “avoid the harasser, deny or downplay the gravity of the situation, or attempt to ignore, forget, or endure the behavior.”

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2016

Now, the DOL has released a list of the penalties increasing under its watch in 2016. The FMLA penalty for violating the law’s posting requirements will increase from $110 to $163 for each separate offense. The maximum penalty is $525 — up from $210. When do the new penalties apply?

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Netchex HR Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The proposed threshold would mark an increase from the current level of $35,568 per year — set by the Trump administration in 2019 — and even surpasses the $47,476 threshold that the Obama administration attempted to set in 2016. The updated regulations would expand overtime eligibility to some 3.6 million workers.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“ Election 2016: Three Employment Law Debate Questions for Hillary Clinton ” by Connecticut Employment Law Blog’ s Daniel Schwartz. “ Election 2016: Three Employment Law Debate Questions For Donald Trump ” by Connecticut Employment Law Blog’ s Daniel Schwartz.

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Trinet

MAY 16, 2016

Employers in New York City have undergone a lot of mandatory changes to employment laws already this year. The most recent one, which NYC employers will need to implement by July 1, 2016, is the New. Visit site for full story.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The new rates take effect January 1, 2016. The 2016 rate changes reflect the 1.4 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post New 2016 Exempt Classification Rates appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. from its previous rate of $7,165.12; and. from $75.19.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The new rates take effect January 1, 2016. The 2016 rate changes reflect the 1.4 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post New 2016 Exempt Classification Rates appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. from its previous rate of $7,165.12; and. from $75.19.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

This bill would require California employers to pay injured workers permanent disability indemnity benefits for disabilities, for which there is no medical certainty were caused by a workplace injury or illness. Governor Brown vetoed a similar bill in 2016. AB 978 (Limon). Staff Contact: Erika Frank.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Beginning in 2016, employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) employer mandate must comply with reporting requirements concerning the health insurance coverage they offer to employees. Applicable large employers must provide the required statements to their employees by February 1, 2016.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 20, 2017

Read on, because it remains critical that anyone who works with (or in spite of) California employment laws must keep himself or herself well informed. Of tremendous significance to the agricultural industry, AB 1066 enacts the Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016, codified at Labor Code Sections 857 to 864.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 7, 2017

This mandate contains a waiver provision for employers who are unable to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports and payroll tax deposits. The EDD began accepting waiver requests from employers in July 2016. Employers can obtain a DE 1245W by: Downloading the DE 1245W from the EDD website.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Under the federal Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime regulations, employees who currently earn more than $455 per week ($23,660 annually), but less than $913 per week ($47,476 annually), need to be reclassified as nonexempt by December 1, 2016. Employers will need to keep specific records for these newly nonexempt employees.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 14, 2015

The IRS announced higher annual limits for HSA contributions for 2016. The annual maximum HSA contribution for 2016 is: $3,350 for individuals with self-only coverage (no increase from 2015); and. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. 6,750 for family coverage (an increase of $100 from 2015).

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ExactHire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Providing equitable pay initiatives will ensure you remain aligned with state and local employment laws. Shockingly, the Economic Policy Institute found that wage gaps among black and white employees were actually more significant in 2016 than they were back in 1979. What Today’s Candidates Are Looking for in a Company.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Yesterday’s Advisor presented tips from a distinguished panel of employment law experts on the “perfect storm” that’s brewing for HR in 2016. Attorney John Husband, with Holland & Hart LLP, moderated the panel at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium held recently in Las Vegas. What’s Next for the NLRB?

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The DWC has revised the workers’ compensation benefit notice regulations for January 1, 2016. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) revised benefit notice regulations. The revised poster will be required for California employers beginning January 1, 2016.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The 2016 IRS optional standard mileage rate for business miles driven is 54 cents per mile. On December 17, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. cents in 2015).

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