HRWatchdog

JULY 7, 2016

We are halfway through 2016, and it’s already been a busy year for employers with more action on the horizon. More proposed future changes for employers are on the horizon. CalChamber members can read the new white paper 2016 Midyear Employment Law Update. Time flies! Katie Culliton, Editor.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 3, 2018

On November 8, 2016, Californians voted to pass Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 years old and older. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 10, 2016

The City of Santa Monica has approved a minimum wage increase beginning July 1, 2016, for employers with 26 or more employees and phasing in smaller employers beginning 2017. The approved increases for employers with 26 or more employees are as follows: July 1, 2016 — $10.50/hour. July 1, 2017 — $12.00/hour.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2016

has now signed or vetoed employment-related legislation passed by the California Legislature in 2016. A few of the new laws that employers need to be aware of include: Increases to the state minimum wage. The minimum wage rate will increase incrementally to $15 per hour by 2022 (2023 for smaller employers).

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HRWatchdog

MAY 1, 2017

The correct industry Wage Order bears a revision date of “12/2016,” which is found on the bottom of the cover page for each Wage Order. Although the Wage Orders are dated 12/2016, they were just released by the DIR.). Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Recently, with the help of Weintraub Tobin, HRUSA published white papers on new laws and noteworthy new legislation for 2016 including: Wage and Hour laws. Other states are beginning to see employment law changes similar to what California businesses have experienced over the years. Workplace Safety.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2017

11 percent of employers won’t have a holiday party this year, even though they held a party in the past — up four percent from 2016 and the highest percentage since the recession. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel. CalChamber members can access this white paper on HRCalifornia.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 19, 2017

percent in 2016. The number of employees testing positive in Colorado increased by 11 percent from 2015 to 2016. Recreational use of marijuana didn’t become legal in California until late 2016, but there’s no reason not to expect similar results in this state. percent in 2016. percent in 2013 to 8.9

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 8, 2016

an hour for employers with 26 or more employees beginning July 1, 2016. For smaller employers, the hike begins next year. The PSL ordinance is effective July 1, 2016. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave Plan.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 3, 2018

In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled that the Ninth Circuit had inappropriately relied on a 2011 Department of Labor (DOL) regulation to find the service advisors were not exempt. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel . Second Rebuff.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 12, 2017

The number of sexual harassment claims filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to be significant: 6,758 sexual harassment claims were filed in 2016, and almost 17 percent of those charges were filed by men. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Unless there is a court ruling stopping enforcement, the federal overtime rules will take effect on December 1, 2016. The federal overtime rule is scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016. Until there is a court ruling stopping enforcement, the federal overtime rules will take effect on December 1, 2016.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 12, 2016

Here in California, however, employers need to be aware of new requirements under the California Fair Pay Act that became effective January 1, 2016. California’s Fair Pay Act provides more protections than federal law. Members can find out more information on Gender Wage Equality , including employer guidance, in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 8, 2016

California employers need to be aware of new requirements under the California Fair Pay Act that became effective January 1, 2016. California’s Fair Pay Act provides more protections than federal law. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Don’t Forget California’s Fair Pay Obligations.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Employers take note: Until there is a court ruling stopping enforcement, the federal overtime rules will take effect on December 1, 2016. Advance preparation is essential, and employers should not stop preparations. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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