HRWatchdog

MARCH 29, 2019

Our latest white paper answers all your questions about the new harassment prevention training requirements. You’ve all heard the news that California employers with five or more employees located anywhere must now provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees — not just supervisors, as was the previous law.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In 2019, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom enacted 870 bills. Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in 2019. Superior Court of Los Angeles. AB 9 extends that period from one to three years.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 16, 2019

The New Year brings many things — resolutions, cold weather and CalChamber’s annual Employment Law Updates seminars. Last week, our employment law experts packed their bags and began the annual seminar road trip with a visit to Southern California. Numerous new laws, cases and pending regulations entertained attendees.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The latest white paper provides a breakdown of significant California labor laws for 2019. CalChamber’s employment law counsel wrapped up their analysis of the significant pieces of employment-related legislation that Governor Brown signed into law. It’s that time of year again! Not a member yet?

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Governor signed “clean up” legislation to help clarify training deadlines for employers. As you may remember, on January 1, 2019, a new California law went into effect that made substantial changes to mandatory sexual harassment prevention training. Employer Training Deadlines.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 8, 2020

Although we are a few days into the new decade, let’s look back at the top HRWatchdog blog posts of 2019. They offer an overview of the most pressing questions HR professionals had in 2019 as well as the major updates and clarifications on confusing topics for California employers. Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws.

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Homebase

DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 was quite a year in employment law especially for employers of hourly workers. The trends of 2018 will continue through 2019 including Department of Homeland Security worksite investigations, gun legislation, tipped wage changes, and the continued state trends of legalizing marijuana. . Tipped Wages.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 1, 2022

Arbitration agreements, Roberts explains, generally mean that an employee waives their right to pursue any lawsuit in court, and instead would have claims against their employer (or former employer) heard by a single arbitrator. AB 51 conflicts with federal law, specifically the FAA, Saad points out. Over the years, the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Can insensitive costume choices, even when employees are working from home, lead to discrimination and harassment claims? adults still plan on celebrating, with a similar percentage of people planning to dress in costume this year (46 percent) as in 2019 (47 percent), according to the National Retail Federation. Happy Halloween!

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Wolfmann [ CC BY-SA 4.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons We’re two-thirds of the way through 2019, and companies continue to allocate significant portions of their legal budgets to addressing #MeToo and issues relating to sexual harassment in the workplace. This isn’t going away any time soon.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Employers need to make sure to be aware of new labor laws that could affect them in the new year. As you draw up your list of New Year’s resolutions, resolve to take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the new employment laws that you’ll need to know in the coming year. So much more. Savage, J.D. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2019

Do you have the same compliance concerns as the employers in this survey? Over the past year, employers’ compliance challenges increased significantly thanks to both an uptick in federal employment law enforcement, and the growing “patchwork” of state and local requirements, according to the 2019 Littler Annual Employer Survey.

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PlanSource

DECEMBER 13, 2018

What do these changes and trends mean for HR professionals and teams in 2019? David Miklas , Labor and Employment Attorney at Miklas Employment Law. “HR Employers need to be thinking about how their policies address confidentiality when a worker is sharing a workspace with others. Here’s what they had to say ….

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Register online now! The scene is set for the 2019 CalChamber HR Symposium on November 8 in the beautiful seaside destination of Huntington Beach. As California Labor Commissioner from 2011 through 2018, she enforced the state’s labor laws to ensure a fair and just workplace for both employees and employers. Patricia A.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2019 was a busy year for HR compliance. The National Labor Relations Board provided employers several holiday gifts: restoring longstanding arbitral deferral standards , restoring an employer’s right to restrict employee use of email , approving greater confidentiality in workplace investigations , and.

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WorkHuman

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One message from #MeToo is clear: When it comes to sexist treatment and harassment of women, men are the problem. For starters, it’s important for men to acknowledge that “sexual harassment remains prevalent,” says the Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org. But what does it mean to be a male ally to women?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With the influence of the #MeToo movement, the EEOC saw a 12 percent increase in the number of sexual harassment charges filed this year. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demonstrates a heightened awareness in the workplace about sexual harassment since the #MeToo movement took off last year.

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6Q

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The 2019 Workplace Health Survey by Mental Health America found that 85% of those surveyed agreed that they felt safer to remain silent about workplace stress. Workplaces previously tended to display overt forms of harassment – physically and mentally. Mental health has been at the forefront of topics in the world today.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The EEOC secured $486 million for victims of discrimination in the workplace in fiscal year 2019, according to the commission’s annual financial report. Here’s a closer look at some of those big wins for the EEOC and the lessons learned from these cases. He didn’t receive any additional training or coaching.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Otherwise, you make your business vulnerable to COVID-related Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints. In response to the national economic distress, employers have been forced to make difficult decisions about issues like: Where employees work Adapting work schedules How to maintain business operations Adjusting job roles.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) now has a new counting method for the five-employee threshold. Heads up, employers — new Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations are now effective. Definition of Employer.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Challenging a disabled employee’s capacity for work can backfire badly, especially if it looks as if the decision to challenge was really based on disability discrimination and harassment. And he alleged that the requests for medical information were a form of disability discrimination and harassment. McAleenan , WD TX, 2019).

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The EEO-1 is the federally-mandated survey of company employment data categorized by race/ethnicity, gender and job category Companies with 100 or more employees must file it each year. To access the 2019 Retreat brochure click here. To register online click here. When must covered employers file the EEO-1? ethics CLE.

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Global People Strategist

MARCH 1, 2021

Background checks, terms of employment, minimum wage, laws on discrimination, and harassment are just a few of the considerations. Employment relationships are currently regulated using the 2012 Labor Code but will be supplanted by a new code coming into effect on 1st January 2021. Employment Contract.

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Sterling Check

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

More than 35 industry professionals from hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, and more gathered at this yearly meeting to discuss current and emerging challenges, discuss best practices, learn from industry thought leaders, and network with peers. “This helps us continuously evolve and innovate.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at the current laws governing age nondiscrimination so you can steer clear of potential lawsuits. Discrimination occurs when age is used as a factor in employment decisions such as hiring, promotions, and terminations. An older gentleman comes in for a job interview. Age discrimination under the ADEA.

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Homebase

MAY 19, 2023

HR responsibilities often include: Employee termination and offboarding Employment law compliance Employee engagement and retention Hiring and onboarding Training and development Employee payroll , compensation, and benefits Of course, HR is vital when it comes to managing large teams. What is HR? But this simply isn’t true.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Michigan has banned obesity discrimination in employment since 1977. Musculoskeletal injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and herniated disks cost employers more than $50 billion per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But generally, obesity alone does not qualify as a disability under the ADA.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

But the employer told the court she was simply an incompetent worker it had inherited when it acquired a housing complex. The court dismissed the lawsuit, reasoning that the employer had legitimate discharge reasons. The EEOC had nothing to counter the employer’s evidence. Ryan’s Pointe Houston , SD TX, 2019).

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Football season has kicked off, and baseball playoffs and basketball season are just around the corner—make no mistake about it, your employees will be gambling. Supreme Court recently struck down a federal law that prohibited sports betting, thereby paving the way for states to legalize the practice. Source: glegorly / iStock / Getty.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. All these employment law changes are effective Jan. Federal employment law changes in 2021. There are three employment law changes at the federal level that may affect your organization.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We have a new hire who says the harassment prevention training section on gender identity is against her religious beliefs and asks to skip this section of the training and testing. Isn’t this a required part of the training for California? Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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EverFi - HR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Online Workplace Harassment Training for Employees. Teach and train employees through immersive interactive online scenarios. Enable employees to practice the skills of what they should do to contribute to a harassment-free culture versus a more traditional focus on what not to do.

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EverFi - HR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Do you need to know how sexual harassment prevention legislation will affect your business? A new legislative landscape and a desire to stay out of a potential harassment spotlight are forcing employers to rethink their sexual harassment prevention strategy. What is Sexual Harassment at Work? California.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here’s what you need to know about employment law changes to stay ahead of the curve. Having family-friendly policies can help let an employer stand out as a desirable place to work. The rule applies to all employers with 50 or more workers. Paid leave: More states and cities have added paid leave laws.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 4, 2022

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), which amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to make pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers invalid and unenforceable for claims of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

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