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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

HRWatchdog

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 employment law. 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.

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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

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.

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Free White Paper: Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

CalChamber’s employment law 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 Employment Laws white paper. CalChamber members can access the white paper here.

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‘Bag Check’ Settlements Have Lessons for California Employers

HR Daily Advisor

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 Employment Law Letter. She has almost 10 years’ experience covering a variety of employment law topics and currently writes for HR.ComplianceExpert.com and HR.BLR.com.

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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

However, any organization looking to take advantage must be prepared – creating and adhering to employment contracts that abide by employment laws in Nigeria is crucial for successful expansion into this highly desirable hub. Employment Laws Dictating the Nigeria Labor Landscape. The Bottom Line.

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Infographic Thursday: The Staggering Costs of FLSA Non-Compliance to U.S. Employers

Something Different

Check out this great infographic from G&A Partners highlighting the costs of FLSA non-compliance to employers in 2014. Infographic Thursday Labor and Employment Law Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA hr human resources' As always, if you like this infographic then follow its author here. Best, Rory.

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Why HR Should Be a Business Priority from Day One

Cornerstone On Demand

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 employment law trouble.