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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

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Continuing its tradition, California rings in the new year with changes to employment laws. Mandatory paid sick leave, for example, is a real game changer that will significantly affect the day-to-day operations and policies of California businesses in 2015. Webinar: 2015 Employment Law Updates.

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DOL Pulls Independent Contractor and Joint-Employer Guidance

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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. In 2015, the DOL issued an administrative interpretation on independent contractor classification.

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A First from the Labor Commissioner: General Contractor Fined for Subcontractor’s Wage Theft

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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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Question Remains: Should Apple Workers Be Paid for Security Screening Time?

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In 2015, a federal district court dismissed the class action lawsuit , ruling, in part, that time spent waiting to be searched was not time spent “at work.” Moreover, many lawsuits are pending on the issue of whether security screening time should be paid under California law. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights Final Rules Effective March 1

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Both ordinances became effective on July 3, 2015. More information about the Retail Worker Bill of Rights can be found on the OLSE website. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The Final Rules are effective on March 1, 2016. Post a notice on size 8.5″x14″ ″x14″ paper.

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Annual January Seminars Offer Insights on Paid Sick Leave and Other 2015 Employment Laws

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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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Affordable Care Act (#ACA): Don’t Forget Your 2017 Requirements!

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(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.