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Tesla ordered to cough up $137 million to ex-worker over toxic workplace culture

HR Digest

According to the lawsuit, Diaz worked for the company as an elevator operator at the Fremont factor for nine months, from June 2015 to March 2016. During his tenure, he and other Black workers faced racism in the form of racial slurs from other employers, while some even found racist drawings left on their desks.

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Common Workplace-Related Holiday Questions

HRWatchdog

Many employers choose to offer paid holidays, in which case courts treat holiday pay as a type of contract between the employer and employees. If you offer paid holidays, you should notify employees of observed holidays at the beginning of each year. For $99.99

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San José’s New Scheduling Ordinance Effective March 13, 2017

HRWatchdog

On November 8, 2016, San José voters passed the Opportunity to Work Ordinance. Under the ordinance, employers with 36 or more employees are required to offer additional work hours to existing, qualified part-time employees before hiring new employees, including subcontractors or the use of temporary staffing services.

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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. At the federal level, it indicates the changed enforcement priorities of the new administration.

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San José’s New Scheduling Ordinance

HRWatchdog

Be aware of local ordinances for minimum wage, paid sick leave and other employment laws. On November 8, 2016, the voters of San José passed an ordinance that requires employers to provide hours to existing employees before they hire new employees. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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What To Do If You’re Placed On Suspension – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I would like to know if I have the right to contact my employer regarding the outcome of an investigation. I was placed on suspension in November 2016. I know it’s tempting for a small company to be a little loosey-goosey in its procedures, but having someone designated to deal with HR issues at all times is just basic.

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

HR Bartender

(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.