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

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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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?

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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

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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SwipeClock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Make training and enforcement easier. Secondly, it’s critical for more than new hire training. Terms of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO). Similarly, companies that trained their hiring managers on illegal interview questions avoided lawsuits. Does the law require it? Updated February 17, 2021.

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SwipeClock

JULY 27, 2020

Make training and enforcement easier. Secondly, it’s critical for more than new hire training. Terms of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO). Similarly, companies that trained their hiring managers on illegal interview questions avoided lawsuits. Does the law require it? Simplify onboarding. Discipline.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The company’s policy had already defined such power-imbalanced relationships as violations of its sexual harassment policy. It should: Include a clear sexual harassment policy that covers all workplace relationships between leaders and their subordinates. It must include company owners, executives and board members.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 2, 2023

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an important decision that may affect employers’ use of confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements. In McLaren , an employer offered severance agreements to some employees who were furloughed. Non-Disclosure.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 30, 2020

In keeping with the new year theme, today’s podcast includes two new “sleeper laws” that took effect on Jan. These laws have not been highly publicized or spoken about frequently in the news, yet are still important for employers to know. Prior to a new law that took effect on Jan. SB 30: Domestic Partnership.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

An employee who suspects she is about to be disciplined for poor performance may cook up a bogus harassment complaint in a last-ditch attempt to avoid trouble. But sometimes an employee’s performance may suffer because she is being harassed. Don’t assume every last-minute harassment complaint is a lie. I wonder how you taste.”.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 11, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates and enforces the nation’s federal equal employment opportunity workplace laws. The laws forbid discrimination based on several legally protected factors, including: Age (40 or older). Sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation).

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Each year, California employers are faced with the task of keeping up with a whole new round of labor laws and regulations, most of them courtesy of the state legislature. This article discusses some of the more significant employment law changes over the past several months, many with an effective date of July 1, 2017.

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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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Business Management Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

According to the Economic Policy Institute, the option to sue employers isn’t currently available to more than 60 million workers in the United States due to something called forced arbitration. This works by including an arbitration clause in employment contracts. One would think so, but that’s not always the case.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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Affinity HR Group

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In 2018, the federal government had fewer than average laws passed that impact labor and employment law. This act also repealed a previous ban on “tip pooling,” requiring tipped employees to share tips with non-tipped employees, as long as the employer does not take a “tip credit.”.

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Affinity HR Group

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In 2018, the federal government had fewer than average laws passed that impact labor and employment law. This act also repealed a previous ban on “tip pooling,” requiring tipped employees to share tips with non-tipped employees, as long as the employer does not take a “tip credit.”.

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Insperity

JANUARY 9, 2020

Every new year brings new employment laws, and 2020 is no different. There are some big changes employers need to know about at the federal, state and local levels. There’s more to the white-collar exemption than minimum pay , but the minimum salary change is what employers must know to be compliant as of Jan. As of Jan.

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