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Quebec: Changes to Labor Standards for Employees

Global People Strategist

Intended to take effect in January 2019, Québec’s National Assembly recently enacted Bill 176, entitled An Act to amend the Act respecting labor standards and other legislative provisions mainly to facilitate family-work balance (Bill). This incremental change takes effect on January 1, 2019. What Are the Changes?

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Employment laws to watch in 2019

Insperity

Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

The Golden State has the largest state wage-and-hour state enforcement agency in the country. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that women at several of its California stores were subjected to almost daily sexual harassment by a general manager and shift leader. Many of these are not in place in other states.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Here are some of the new laws taking effect in January 2019 that employers should anticipate: Assembly Bills. An employee who makes credible reports of harassment will be shielded from liability, as will an employer who communicates with interested parties such as victims and witnesses. Senate Bills.

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2019 Labor Law Updates

Homebase

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. . We expect these raids to continue in 2019. Tipped Wages. Request that officers identify themselves.

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Why to Keep Politics Out of Workplace Policies and Procedures

LaborSoft

The 2022 Politics at Work Study from SHRM found a number of alarming trends : 20% of HR professionals see greater political volatility at work than they did in 2019 24% of U.S. Any appearance of politics in the workplace, especially in today’s hyper-partisan political climate, is bound to stir strong feelings — and rarely positive ones.

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How Construction Companies Can Do HR Better

FingerCheck

Successful construction businesses have HR teams that understand and emphasize the importance of ensuring safety, monitoring federal and state payroll regulations, and maintaining both compliance records and training certifications. Offer earned wage access for employees. HR responsibilities in the construction industry.