HRWatchdog

JULY 10, 2017

of the Labor Code), which took effect on January 1, 2015. In brief, if a labor contractor fails to pay its workers properly or fails to provide workers’ compensation coverage for those employees, the “client employer” can now be held legally responsible and liable. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 9, 2018

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at ComplyRight , providers of practical, affordable products and services that help employers of all sizes streamline essential tasks and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. So, the answer is to do your filings as required by law.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. There are potential changes to several other employer-related laws that you may need to prepare for. It should be.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 29, 2018

The court’s ruling provides reassurance to employers that not every employee inconvenience and workplace complaint gives rise to a federal claim. In January 2015, she moved into a full-time position, working from 11:00 p.m. In January 2015, she moved into a full-time position, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2014

California recently enacted many noteworthy laws that will affect the day-to-day operations, practices and policies of California businesses in 2015. Make sure you’re ready to adhere to the 2015 laws with confidence by attending one of CalChamber’s annual Employment Law Updates seminars throughout the state in January.

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ExactHire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Many states are now adopting a law to ‘Ban the Box’ – that is, the box regularly found on employment applications that asks if you have ever been convicted of a crime. The law requires that applicants not be asked about criminal offenses until the interview stage of the hiring process.

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ExactHire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

About “Ban the Box” “Ban the Box” is the removal of any questions asking about an individual’s prior criminal record from an employer’s job application…essentially, barring any check boxes that an applicant might have had to mark on an employment application in the past.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Recent research by PwC suggests that three-quarters of large organizations suffered a staff-related security breach during 2015, with half of the worst cases caused by human error. In a personnel file, is it required to have no sensitive information (such as social security numbers) on any documents and/or other forms?

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 20, 2015

For those considering HR certification, I would advise seeking a credential that demonstrates two things: A strong research foundation based upon competencies linked to job performance and job success. This represents an unprecedented rate of adoption among employers. Employers are seeking someone who brings more than job knowledge.

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ExactHire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

As we approach the final quarter of 2015, it is never too early to start preparing for new legislation that will affect hiring practices in 2016. Effective January 1, 2016, Oregon will become the newest state to implement “Ban the Box” legislation for both public and private sector employment. This law, H.B. This law, H.B.

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ExactHire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Over the past few months, the ExactHire team has shared information with you through our blogs on the “Ban the Box” movement and the legislative changes that have been implemented. For the actual legislation, you will need to go directly to the state or city government website to access the passed law(s) in its comprehensive language.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 30, 2015

blog would write about UK employment law, it’s simple. Laws in the UK could easily get proposed in the U.S. The new right to shared parental leave is probably the most significant change to UK employment law over the past few years. per week from April 2015, or 90% of the employee’s earnings if this is less.

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Cisive

MAY 2, 2022

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court recently made a decision providing guidance for employers when considering domestic violence convictions on applicants’ criminal history checks. Employers must show that the circumstances of the applicant’s conviction(s) are substantially related to the circumstances of potential employment.

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2016

Back in November, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 was passed. It’s increasing the penalties for employers who knowingly employ an unauthorized worker and employers who commit other immigration-related violations. What’s behind all of this? . Plus, many more.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Employers must also identify candidates who fit with a company’s culture, who will work well with others, and who will be trustworthy and help solve, rather than create, employment-related issues. If your role involves you with pre-employment checks, you should join us on Wednesday, March 25.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MARCH 16, 2015

Finding qualified applicants for jobs is a constant challenge and many employers have adopted processes designed to identify latent issues with applicants, such as criminal history inquiries and background checks. Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific. This webinar will fill up fast. Can’t attend?

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Cisive

JUNE 6, 2023

The City of Chicago recently made amendments to its existing 2015 Ban-the-Box Ordinance. It took effect at the end of April 2023 and expands coverage to almost all Chicago employers. Requires employers to conduct an individualized assessment when conviction records are being considered.

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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. . In November of 2015, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed. 13, 2017.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. There are potential changes to several other employer-related laws that you may need to prepare for. Ban the Box” laws.

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HR Morning

MAY 25, 2016

For starters, the changes to the FLSA’s overtime regulations are likely to exacerbate an already troubling issue for employers: timesheet fraud. But timesheet fraud is a real problem that can take a huge chunk out of employers’ bottom lines — especially for those in industries and jobs where it’s easy for workers to cheat.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 23, 2015

When you consider the digital age and all the ways employers can now access information about current and prospective employees, sometimes you learn too much about a person. Always exercise caution about what types of information you gather in employment background checks, and then how you use this data.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

California’s paid sick leave law contains a new posting requirement, effective January 1, 2015. Although employers must begin providing the paid sick leave benefit beginning July 1, 2015, , they must comply with the posting requirement effective January 1, 2015.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2015

On December 28, 2015, the IRS issued Notice 2016-4 , which extends the ACA reporting deadlines for 2015 as follows: (1) The due date for employers to provide the 2015 Form 1095-B, Health Coverage , and the 2015 Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage to employees is extended from February 1, 2016, to March 31, 2016. (2)

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2015

California businesses and HR professionals alike know it’s crucial to stay on top of ever-changing employment laws, trends and best practices. Information about changes to leaves of absence laws is crucial to the HR job, as demonstrated by the top blog posts from last year (based on page views). Not a CalChamber member?

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2019

Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work. And more courts are following that trend when ruling on employee-drug-test-driven employment actions. Spike in positive workplace drug tests. ” With 4.4%

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

In 2015, Skillz, a mobile gaming company, hired Shah. Around the same time, Shah forwarded an email containing confidential business information from his work account to his personal email account. No, a California Court of Appeal recently held that stock options do not constitute wages under the California Labor Code ( Shah v.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The first information returns and employee statements are not required for applicable employers until early 2016 for the 2015 calendar year. Although voluntary, employers may want to review these forms with their tax/benefits advisors in preparation for the full application of the provisions for calendar year 2015.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Recordkeeping is the key to compliance and legal defense—and there have already been some changes to the requirements in 2015, particularly for safety and paid sick leave. The deck is often stacked against employers, says Kahf. New Recordkeeping Requirements for 2015—Safety First! Don’t get caught unprepared!

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The persistence of harassment in the workplace is borne out by the increasing numbers of sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC reports that 12,860 charges of sexual harassment were filed with the agency in 2016, up from 12,573 charges filed in 2015. Management sets the tone.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need to know about the latest expansion of the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (SB 616) , also known as the paid sick leave law.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

has now signed or vetoed employment-related legislation passed by the California Legislature in 2015. A few of the new laws that employers need to be aware of this year include: Changes to California’s gender wage equality laws (Fair Pay Act). Other new laws will also affect California businesses.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

has now signed or vetoed employment-related legislation passed by the California Legislature in 2015. A few of the new laws that employers need to be aware of this year include: Changes to California’s gender wage equality laws (Fair Pay Act). Other new laws will also affect California businesses.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Employers also have a legal obligation to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of their employees. However, this is one area of inclusivity and employment law that many employers struggle with. Employers want to get it right, but navigating religious accommodations can be tricky. Supreme Court 2015).

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently upheld the termination of a nurse who unintentionally disclosed a patient’s confidential health information while she was conducting a procedure. On October 30, 2013, Michelle filed a lawsuit in Jefferson Circuit Court alleging that Norton wrongfully terminated her employment.

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Insperity

MARCH 18, 2015

It’s safe to say that employers will remember 2015 as the year of marijuana. From medicinal marijuana to outright legalization, employers across the country are scrambling to create effective drug-testing policies that don’t violate ever-changing state laws or crush bottom lines. Inform managers, employees.

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Insperity

MARCH 18, 2015

It’s safe to say that employers will remember 2015 as the year of marijuana. From medicinal marijuana to outright legalization, employers across the country are scrambling to create effective drug-testing policies that don’t violate ever-changing state laws or crush bottom lines. Inform managers, employees.

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Aurico

MAY 23, 2013

Effective January 1, 2014, recent amendments to Minnesota law will restrict the timing of pre-employment inquiries by most private employers into a candidate’s criminal past. VIOLATIONS/PROCEDURE/REMEDIES Public employers. Private employers. (a)

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