ExactHire

JANUARY 15, 2018

Predictive Scheduling laws are driven by the public policy of providing workers with predictability and consistency in their work schedules. 3071 (114th) Schedules That Work Act was introduced in the summer of 2015 but never made it out of committee. Movement at the federal level has been more timid. Predictive or Restrictive?

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nettime solutions

MARCH 2, 2015

Advanced ACA: What Employers Need to Know for 2015. No-Accrual Time Off Policies: Assessing Fit and Function. With the increasing popularity of no-accrual time off policies , many questions arise: Are they right for your organization? What does California law say (and not say) about these policies?

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 19, 2015

Download the 2015 Midyear Employment Law Update now! California’s mandatory paid sick leave law is the story of the year. On July 1, employers had to start providing the benefit to employees. The governor also signed “clean up” amendments to the law that were effective on July 13. Not a member? Not to worry.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 24, 2014

As we head toward the new year, don’t forget there are several new laws affecting California employers in 2015. CalChamber’s employment law counsel analyzed the significant pieces of legislation that Governor Brown signed into law and prepared a white paper summarizing their effects on California employers.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 30, 2019

Utilizing an employee handbook in the workplace is the easiest way to ensure policies and procedures are clearly understood, while also giving employees a resource for reference. Shanghai – along with Beijing – tend to update their minimum wage every year to keep up with the high cost of living, both having done so each year since 2015.

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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. Full List of New Employment Laws. A full list of 2016 new employment laws is available in a free CalChamber white paper, available here.

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TalentCulture

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In fact, a recent study showed the number of Americans benefiting from alternative work arrangements rose by nearly 10 million between 2005 and 2015. That study revealed something else, which for “gig economy” naysayers was telling: The online, “app-driven” workforce accounted for less than one percent of the gig economy workforce in 2015.

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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. Ban the Box” laws. It should be. Therefore, in the workplace, it should be treated as any other illegal substance.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

In 2015, Skillz, a mobile gaming company, hired Shah. When Skillz investigated, it learned about the confidential information email and, subsequently, terminated Shah for cause for violating company policy on confidential information and theft. Skillz, Inc. , No A165372 (April 8, 2024)). Not a member?

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 11, 2018

Parker , an editor of Rhode Island Employment Law Letter and attorney with Whelan, Corrente, Flanders, Kinder & Siket LLP in Providence, Rhode Island, says the new policy isn’t “a sea change in how to classify interns” but does align the DOL’s standard with recent appellate court rulings. In 2015, the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 20, 2022

Moreover, employers would be able to request documentation from the employee, and employers will be allowed to have their own voluntary policies. “So, If you offer some paid days already, the bill basically just says that you would have to follow that policy and give them those paid days. Paid Sick Leave.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a new deadline for the 2015 EEO-1 reports. Employers now have until October 30, 2015, to file the reports. Federal law requires all private employers with 100 or more employees to file the federal EEO-1 report annually. Not a member?

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 2, 2017

With workplace harassment claims on the rise, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently recommended practical steps and policies to help employers reduce the number of charges filed. Ensure that you have an antiharassment policy and complaint procedure in place so employees know how to report harassment.

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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. There are some steps that employers can take to make their time off policies more inclusive.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 20, 2017

On appeal, Michelle argued that she was wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy. ” A narrow exception to the rule exists when the discharge is contrary to fundamental and well-defined public policy as evinced by existing constitutional or statutory law. 2015-CA-001958-MR, 2017 WL 3129194 (Ky. Hereford v.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 25, 2017

In May 2015, Mallory sued the school, alleging, among other things, a violation of New Hampshire’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act. The analysis turned on whether a violation of the school’s internal policies and procedures (i.e., the handbook) could be considered a “violation of the law.”. Key Takeaways for Employers.

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HR Morning

MAY 25, 2016

Add to that widespread minimum wage hikes and the attention federal regulators are paying to independent contractor classifications — and you’ve what employment law attorney Richard Alfred described to Fortune as “a perfect storm for new lawsuits.”. Employer safeguards. Create a strong timekeeping policy.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

A federal judge in Shreveport, Louisiana recently allowed a former employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lawsuit alleging interference and retaliation to proceed to trial after he was terminated for an alleged attendance policy violation during his previously approved intermittent leave. courtneyk / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2014

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its regulatory agenda for 2015 and that list includes proposing regulations relating to wellness programs and health risk assessments. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 18, 2015

Beginning July 1, 2015, California employers will be required to begin providing paid sick leave benefits to their eligible employees. We often hear the question: Do I need a written paid sick leave policy that I hand out to employees? With all the complexities of this new law, the answer is “yes.”. days per year.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 18, 2015

Beginning July 1, 2015, California employers will be required to begin providing paid sick leave benefits to their eligible employees. We often hear the question: Do I need a written paid sick leave policy that I hand out to employees? With all the complexities of this new law, the answer is “yes.”. days per year.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2016

Other 2015 employment laws and their impact on such topics as Pay & Scheduling , Leaves of Absences , Discrimination and many more. Also, CalChamber’s employment law experts updated and modified any HRCalifornia forms, checklists or tools affected by new laws, regulations and court rulings.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The California Chamber of Commerce is helping employers build their HR muscle at several topic-packed training sessions around the state that focus on the employment life cycle. Policies and best practices. Fresno: Thursday, January 8, 2015. San Jose: Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Redding: Thursday, February 26, 2015.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 14, 2016

It’s January; time for the annual road trip up and down the state to talk with employers about California’s new laws at CalChamber’s Employment Law Updates seminars. To make things even more confusing, the Legislature made changes to the law a few weeks after the July 1, 2015, start date.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Space is filling up fast for the one-day, topic-packed seminars focused on the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce. CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now!

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HRWatchdog

JULY 14, 2015

On July 13, 2015, the Legislature passed “clean up” amendments to the paid sick leave law – the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. AB 304 (Gonzales; D- San Diego) is urgency legislation passed to adjust how the law is implemented. Address unlimited sick leave policies. Not a CalChamber member?

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

It’s not easy to know exactly what to do or how to explain a complex employment law requirement, especially if you’re new to HR. Redding : Thursday, February 26, 2015, Red Lion Hotel. San Diego : Thursday, April 23, 2015, The Lodge at Torrey Pines (La Jolla). Santa Clara : Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Hilton Santa Clara.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 6, 2016

In 2015, more than half of U.S. Remember in California “use it or lose it” policies are not allowed. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. CalChamber members can read more on “No Use It or Lose It Policies Allowed” in the HR Library. Why are employees not taking their vacation days?

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Ongig

JUNE 11, 2019

2010 to 2015. Employment law attorney David Hughes at Simpson & Marwick told The Scotsman that the advert, alone, did not breach discrimination laws. Fast forward to 2015, in the U.S. Abercrombie & Fitch’s “Cool and Good-looking” Job Ad. Know of any other controversial job ads?

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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. Create policies.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 5, 2015

The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved amendments to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) regulations. The amendments, proposed by the Fair Employment and Housing Council last year, will take effect July 1, 2015. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2015

With the start of the new year, now is a good time to remind employers of the priorities the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it will focus on throughout 2015 and 2016: Eliminating Barriers in Recruitment and Hiring. Enforcing Equal Pay Laws. Addressing Emerging and Developing Issues.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The regulations implement President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13706, which was issued on September 7, 2015. A contractor’s existing paid time off policy will satisfy the requirements of the rule if it covers the same conditions under the same circumstances. The coverage provisions are the same as those for the $10.10

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 2, 2015

CalChamber’s employment law experts, Erika Frank and Jessica Hawthorne, know a thing or two about the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and they’ll share insights in their upcoming webinar: FYIs and FAQs on FMLA and CFRA Rules. Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 3, 2017

Under GM’s attendance policy, employees must notify the company of absences at least 30 minutes before their shift starts. Failure to call in by the deadline is considered an “instance” under the policy unless the employee can explain the untimeliness to management in a satisfactory manner.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 28, 2015

With the July 1, 2015 date for California employers to start providing the paid sick leave benefit (Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 – AB 1522), are your company policies and practices well and good? CalChamber’s employment law experts offer a compliance remedy at their May 21st webinar.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The final rule was approved in a split 3-2 decision, and is scheduled to take effect on April 14, 2015. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Workplace Policies' Expedited election rules were proposed by the NLRB in the past, only to be invalidated by a federal district court.

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