Cisive

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and it will rank amongst the most stringent privacy laws in the U.S. The new law will provide California residents with more control over their digital information and provide significant penalties to covered companies who fail to comply.

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Insperity

JANUARY 11, 2018

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways. Not a member?

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Heyyy HR!

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To excel in the HR field, professionals need to possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management abilities, and a solid understanding of employment laws and regulations. These skills help to ensure you can connect with employees, handle sensitive situations, and make informed decisions.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Employers need to be aware of a few significant new 2020 employment laws that may affect their daily business operations, policies and employees. Some new laws make significant changes while others make smaller changes to existing law. AB 9 is a repeat of 2018’s AB 1870, which Governor Jerry Brown vetoed.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 13, 2018

We are over halfway through 2018, and yet again, California employers have been busy paying attention to plenty of new employment law developments. Luckily, CalChamber’s employment law experts highlight the significant developments so far this year in CalChamber’s free 2018 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 11, 2018

Today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released income tax withholding information for 2018 ( Notice 1036 ) that shows new rates for employers to use. The 2018 withholding tables reflect changes due to the tax reform legislation enacted last month. Check out the IRS’s Resources for Tax Law Changes for more information.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of the new laws stem from the #MeToo movement and strengthen harassment protections, while others clear up ambiguities in laws that took effect in 2018, such as the ban on asking about an applicant’s salary history. Every year, these informative seminars sell out. Costa Mesa: Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

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Namely

JANUARY 30, 2018

HCI 2018 Workforce Planning & People Analytics Conference Miami, FL | February 27-March 1 Are you tasked with the responsibility of growing your company's workforce this year? SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference Washington D.C. 2018 registrations open soon! Then this is conference for you.

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Global People Strategist

APRIL 25, 2022

There are strict Employment Laws in place to protect employee’s rights and govern what an employer can ask of their employees. The United Kingdom’s Employment Law offers the highest degree of protection for their employee’s rights. Establishment of a New Single Enforcement Body.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2018. . per hour, but the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are more favorable to employees. The minimum wage for federal contractors in 2018 is $10.35 Local laws may require different minimum wage rates. Alaska: $9.84

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

CalChamber Capitol News Report highlights three important new laws that employers need to be aware of in 2018: parental leave for small employers, restrictions on salary history questions and the ban-the-box-law. Parental Leave for Small Employers. AB 1008 is what’s commonly called the “ban-the-box” law.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 5, 2018

If conviction history is used to deny an applicant, the employer must explain why they were disqualified. The applicant has five days to dispute the accuracy of the conviction information or provide evidence of rehabilitation. The employer must consider this new information before making a final decision.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 15, 2019

See what blog posts were the most popular in 2018! Even though we are in mid-January, let’s take one last fond look back at 2018. 2018 was quite a year for employers with several new laws and regulations: an intern test, laws on using salary history in hiring decisions, national origin protections and many others.

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Visier

APRIL 24, 2018

Are you ready for May 25, 2018? This is when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — a comprehensive European data protection law that provides enhanced rights for individuals to control their data — will enter into force. Or that some business-related information may qualify as personal data?

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

“Relevant” refers to witnesses whose information could have an impact on the investigation and documents that could prove or disprove the allegations. Inform complainants and witnesses that retaliation violates the law and violates the employer’s policies. Complete confidentiality is rarely possible.

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Embroker

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s an example of how costly a wrongful termination lawsuit can be for an employer. Los Angeles County Superior Court jury awarded $6 million damages to an employee back in 2018 for being fired after returning to work upon a medical leave caused by a workplace incident. You would be breaching employment laws if you fired them.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 13, 2018

As an HR leader, what keeps you up at night, rounding out 2018 and looking forward to the next year? Over the coming 12 months, I will continue to support field managers to give them the HR knowledge that’s needed to make consistent and informed decisions. This builds the foundation for valuable communication and information transfer.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 13, 2018

As an HR leader, what keeps you up at night, rounding out 2018 and looking forward to the next year? Over the coming 12 months, I will continue to support field managers to give them the HR knowledge that’s needed to make consistent and informed decisions. This builds the foundation for valuable communication and information transfer.

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HR Software Interview Software ATS Employment Law 130

Trusaic

JULY 1, 2019

EEO-1 reports for 2019 are now required to include hours-worked and pay data information on their employees for calendar years 2017 and 2018. This information is part of the report’s new “Component 2” filing, and needs to be submitted to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by September 30, 2019.

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Namely

JULY 11, 2018

The following has been adapted from a presentation given at HR Redefined 2018 by Jason Petsche , Judy Buczek , and Gene Lanzoni of Guardian Life Insurance. But with more local laws and programs popping up, managing compliance has become trickier. Are you also prioritizing international rules?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Licensed physician and surgeon exempt classification rate increasing in 2018. The new rates take effect January 1, 2018. The 2018 rate changes reflect the 2.9 Download CalChamber’s free white paper 2018 Minimum Wage Hike Brings Changes for California Employers to learn more. percent increase in the CCPI.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Social Security taxable maximum amount of earnings for 2018 is $128,400. For 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Social Security taxable wage base will be $128, 400. This is the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax for 2018. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 3, 2019

Employers must still submit the current 2018 EEO-1 report by May 31, 2019. Employers have been waiting for the official Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) deadline for reporting hours and pay data on the EEO-1. The EEOC has not released any further guidance for employers on the collection process.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Unlike before, employers may face liability for simply failing to have compliant policies and training. For more information on the new sexual harassment laws, see the September 2018 issue of New York Employment Law Letter. Kaplan with Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 11, 2017

2018 Health Savings Account limits increased. The IRS announced the annual limits for HSA contributions for 2018. The IRS announced the annual limits for HSA contributions for 2018. HSA limits were increased for 2018. For more information on health savings account limits, visit the IRS website. Not a member?

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Employment Law Compliance Training 47

HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Originally passed in 2018 and effective in 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive privacy law aimed at enhancing California residents’ privacy rights and consumer protection. What CPRA information do we need to include in our employee privacy policy? Does the CPRA apply to my business? to 11:30 a.m.

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Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Polish legislature is currently working on a couple of labor and employment laws that will take effect in 2019 and possibly ring in a new era of HR in Poland. The new law surrounding the monitoring of employees in the workplace seeks to regulate and outline rules for both email and video surveillance.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

In January 2018, Shah spoke with the Skillz founders about leaving the company unless he received a promotion and higher compensation. Around the same time, Shah forwarded an email containing confidential business information from his work account to his personal email account. Not a member?

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Paycor

MARCH 1, 2019

It’s a good idea to assess your handbook on an annual basis because laws and regulations constantly change. In fact, Pugh explained some of the new handbook regulations resulting from a 2018 Boeing court decision as well as what multi-state employers should look out for— check out the details here.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For 2018, the Social Security Administration announced that the Social Security taxable wage base will rise by $1,500 — from $127,200 to $128,700 maximum taxable earnings. The Social Security withholding rate is unchanged for 2018 and remains at 6.2 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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Sterling Check

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

There have been many changes in employment laws that impact the hiring process throughout 2017. 2018 looks to be just as busy. There could be more alterations to employment laws and regulations that govern the background screening industry to come in the New Year. Keep Alert for New Regulations in 2018.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

—partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., and editor of Indiana Employment Law Letter —the rise of social media comes with both pros and cons for employers. The procedures and protocols must be applied consistently, and only publicly available information should be searched.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 12, 2018

For the second time in recent months, the popular budget motel chain Motel 6 finds itself on the defensive after a federal lawsuit filed in Phoenix, Arizona, accused the chain of volunteering guests’ personal information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, leading to the detention and deportation of guests.

Employment Law 54

Employment Law Time and Attendance Policies Compliance 54

HRWatchdog

JULY 18, 2018

The first ergonomic standard in the nation written specifically to protect hotel housekeepers from musculoskeletal injuries went into effect on July 1, 2018, and requires employers to complete an initial worksite evaluation by October 1 to identify and address housekeeping worker hazards. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HR Digest

JULY 10, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) saw 76,000+ discrimination charges filed in the year 2018, with a majority of them stating that more than one-half of the cases were retaliation cases against the employer. What exactly is workplace retaliation? What to do about Illegal Workplace Retaliation?

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