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DOL Pulls Independent Contractor and Joint-Employer Guidance

HRWatchdog

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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Department of Labor Sets Broad Definition of Joint Employer

HRWatchdog

Moreover, the National Labor Relations Board also recently redefined the joint-employer standard , increasing collective bargaining power for temp workers through its decision in Browning Ferris Industries of California , 362 NLRB No. 186 (August 27, 2015). Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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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.

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Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper

HRWatchdog

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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New Year, New Laws to Comply With

HRWatchdog

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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CalChamber Releases List of New Employment Laws Affecting Businesses in 2016

HRWatchdog

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. The summaries below appear in a CalChamber white paper, available to download here. Full List of New Employment Laws.

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Paid Sick Leave Dominates HRWatchdog’s Top Posts of 2015

HRWatchdog

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?