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Continuing its tradition, California rings in the new year with changes to employmentlaws. Did you also know that employers can now be accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to hire workers? Webinar: 2015 EmploymentLaw Updates. Time: 10 a.m. –
This year’s legislative session ended with a flurry and, as usual, hundreds of bills were sent to California Governor Newsom’s desk, many of which impact employmentlaw. Leaves of Absence Governor Newsom signed SB 616 , a major expansion of the state’s paid sick leave (PSL) law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.
Internal emails showed that government officials couldn’t verify the qualifications he had in 2014, but they sat on their hands until it was all too late. Files from an Information Rights Tribunal showed that the Department for Education (DFE) failed to check Kane’s credentials or handle whistleblower disclosures properly.
CalChamber’s employmentlaw experts have wrapped up their analysis of the employment-related legislation that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2023 and summed it up in the free Your Guide to 2024 California EmploymentLaws white paper. CalChamber members can access the white paper here.
In the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands, freelance growth has outpaced overall employment growth. The number of freelancers in the European Union doubled between 2000 and 2014, making them the fastest growing group in the EU labor market, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).
The court’s ruling provides reassurance to employers that not every employee inconvenience and workplace complaint gives rise to a federal claim. In September 2014, “Shirley,” an African-American woman, began working part-time as a licensed practical nurse for healthcare provider Covenant Dove. to 7:00 a.m.
513 (2014). California, however, has a lower standard, according to Michelle Lee Flores, a member of Cozen O’Connor and a contributor to BLR’s California EmploymentLaw Letter. She has almost 10 years’ experience covering a variety of employmentlaw topics and currently writes for HR.ComplianceExpert.com and HR.BLR.com.
Charlie contended that as a result of his workplace stress, he had a panic attack while he was driving and got into a car accident in February 2014. Jennifer Sims, who is of counsel to The Kullman Firm and editor of Mississippi EmploymentLaw Letter , can be reached at 662-244-8824 or jds@kullmanlaw.com.
million of the nation’s workers were employed through temporary agencies in August 2014. The dissent called the ruling “the most sweeping of recent major decisions” and said the majority had rewritten the decades-old test for determining who is an “employer.”. . Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber EmploymentLaw Counsel/Content.
Check out this great infographic from G&A Partners highlighting the costs of FLSA non-compliance to employers in 2014. Infographic Thursday Labor and EmploymentLaw Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA hr human resources' As always, if you like this infographic then follow its author here. Best, Rory.
In 2014, The Atlantic estimated that more than half the employees at startups were under 30. Being fresh and full of ideas may be good for generating new products, but a lack of experience (and a lack of confidence to stand up for what should be done) can get a company into serious employmentlaw trouble.
Are they familiar with the laws governing the cities and states in which you do business? If your company does business in states that have many or complex employmentlaws, such as California, Massachusetts and New York, it may be beneficial for the PEO you select to be well-versed in the laws of those states.
You are correct that beginning January 1, 2024, California state law requires additional time off for paid sick leave. That bill amended the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 by increasing the time off for paid sick leave from 24 hours or three days to 40 hours or five days.
Patty has repeatedly asked for another shift to bring her up to full-time, but her employer prefers to hire additional part-time workers to avoid the cost of required full-time benefits. Beyond the Law Interestingly, predictive scheduling may not need new state or federal legislation to quickly expand.
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The “Ban the Box” movement is running full speed ahead, and New Jersey is the newest state to pass legislation to “ban the box” on both public and private sector employment applications. An overview of the legislation for the locations with “Ban the Box” legislation can be found here.
A recent DOL opinion letter on FMLA is the opposite of a 2014 Ninth Circuit court decision. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter that provides clarity on how employers designate Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Erika Pickles, EmploymentLaw Counsel/HR Adviser. On March 14, 2019, the U.S.
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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employmentlaw experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling in Stericycle, Inc. and Teamsters Local 628, and how it affects California employers’ workplace rules and handbooks. Stericycle, Inc.
4th 348 (2014)). Angie Moriana filed a PAGA action against her former employer, Viking River Cruises, alleging a California Labor Code violation. CalChamber will continue to provide updates on this rapidly evolving area of law. Ward, EmploymentLaw Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. Background.
on December 24, 2014. Written comments can also be submitted to: Fair Employment and Housing Council. Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber EmploymentLaw Counsel/Content. Written Comments. c/o Annmarie Billotti, Acting Director. 2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100.
cents per mile for business miles driven (up from 56 cents in 2014). 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (down half a cent from 2014). Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber EmploymentLaw Counsel/Content. 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. Compensation'
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This decision largely restores the right for employers to restrict the use of company email for non-business purposes, reversing the 2014 Purple Communications decision. Employers should consult with legal counsel if they have any concerns regarding their email/IT resources policies.
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The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to seek public input on the controversial 2014 rule that sped up the union election process is likely to result in the rescission of the rule, according to an attorney who keeps a close watch on the Board’s actions. 2) Should the 2014 election rule be retained with modifications?
Are the halcyon days of company loyalty, full benefits, and long-term employment prospects over? In 2014, the U.S. Has the Gig Economy Hurt the Workforce? . However you slice it, the gig economy has definitely hurt the workforce. Department of Labor’s David Weil coined the term “the fissured workplace.”
Originally going into effect in January 2014, San Francisco’s FFWO provides legal protection to employees who act as caregivers for certain family members. CalChamber’s free Local Ordinance Wizard can help determine the local ordinances and labor law posters that apply to your business or location(s).
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The Washington proposal is the boldest overtime pay restoration effort currently among the states,” Paul Sonn, state policy director with the National EmploymentLaw Project told the Associated Press. “We In March 2014, President Obama directed the Secretary of Labor to update the overtime regulations in the FLSA.
percent of Component 2 reports have been filed, a rate that is based on its evaluation of response data from the 2014-2017 EEO-1 Component 1 collections, and is also “consistent with the response rate for similar surveys, according to contemporary social science research.” Saad, EmploymentLaw Subject Matter Expert.
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Although the EEOC charge was dismissed, Karen’s ERD charge remained open until she voluntarily withdrew it on June 16, 2014. Many months later, on February 17, 2015, she received her 2014 performance evaluation, in which her supervisor rated her work average and recommended an average performance salary increase of 3.1%.
December 2014. The gist: Ongig’s own Jason Webster broke this story on December 11, 2014 in Uber Job Ad Reveals Company Mindset. 2014 to 2019. The gist: In March 2014, CareFusion was looking for a Senior Counsel, Procedural Solutions. Uber Job Ad Reveals Company “Growth at any Cost” Mindset.
In its 11th annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report , Chicago-based labor and employmentlaw firm Seyfarth Shaw does a bit of both. The 844-page report, available here , analyzed 1,219 class-action rulings on a circuit-by-circuit and state-by-state basis to “capture key themes from 2014 and emerging trends facing U.S.
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Employers may eventually see a change in how they can restrict the use of their e-mail and other communications systems for union organizing now that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is requesting comments on what standard it should apply. in Tallahassee and a frequent contributor to Florida EmploymentLaw Letter.
“Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999. GNC promoted him to store manager in 2001, and he remained in that position until his discharge in 2014. Kennell Sambour, an associate of Day Pitney LLP, is a contributor to New Jersey EmploymentLaw Letter.
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The investigation found that: Workers were paid a flat rate of $25 per shift from July 2014 to July 2016 and a flat rate of $30 per shift from July 2016 to January 2017. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Senior EmploymentLaw Counsel . Shifts generally lasted seven hours.
13-3852, 2014 U.S. March 31, 2014). If an employee becomes violent or threatens to engage in violence (or other criminal behavior), don’t hesitate to call security or law enforcement. As a result, his race discrimination claim failed. ArcelorMittal LaPlace, LLC, No. LEXIS 43600 (E.D. Jennifer L.
With the end of the year drawing nigh, today’s post will be my last of 2014 (barring any hot-off-the-presses breaking news). via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? . — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? I’ll see everyone back in 2015.
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