HRExecutive

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As soon as you master an employment law in one jurisdiction, another one pops up. Fortunately, there are key steps employers can take to stay on top of evolving labor legislation—starting with a basic, four-pronged strategy for maintaining daily HR compliance. 1, 2020, or will do so later this year. Advertisement.

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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. Superior Court of Los Angeles.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. They also have to content with a regulator, the California Industrial Welfare Commission, whose regulations have the force of law. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

JANUARY 24, 2020

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training. Effective Jan.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 29, 2021

What are the new training requirements? Several new laws have taken effect as of January 1, 2021 , (and some in late 2020), many of which were related to COVID-19; and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) expansion was also a major development. discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc.) Training Requirements.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States. As of 2024, California’s employment laws continue to evolve, reflecting the changing needs of its workforce and the broader societal landscape. Failure to provide these breaks can result in penalties for employers.

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PlanSource

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. The proposed changes would not impact the duties test and, if passed, and would likely not take effect until early 2020.

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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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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 10, 2020

That ended when, unfortunately for Marc, 2020 began with a nasty speedbump. Yesterday, Marc rebooted the podcast for a second season with a new co-host, none other than Kate Bischoff , the founder of Thrive Law & Consulting. We cross paths at HR events, and she publishes many blog posts and articles online.

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Cornerstone On Demand

APRIL 22, 2015

And as business becomes increasingly global, companies are hiring HR people like never before—the employment of HR specialists is expected to grow by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020. To say that I learned otherwise would be a colossal understatement. To say that I learned otherwise would be a colossal understatement.

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Embroker

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Let’s hope your answers to these questions are “No” and “Not much because I didn’t face any employment-related lawsuits.”. If that is the case, you are one lucky employer. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,448 charges of workplace discrimination in 2020 and obtained $439.2 According to U.S.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Dozens of new laws will affect employers in 2019, but some won’t have an impact until 2020 or 2021. 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.

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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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Flimp Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the infamous 2020 in the rearview mirror — hopefully along with the unprecedented challenges that accompanied it — HR professionals are hoping for a less chaotic year. HR professionals are well equipped to handle the new employment laws going into effect this year. HR teams everywhere answered the call. Paid Leave.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 26, 2024

The ruling will also help reduce costly litigation on determining independent contractor status under California law. In other words, it doesn’t limit the ability of California voters to enact laws through the initiative process that touch on workers’ compensation.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Halloween 2020 looks different this year. Can insensitive costume choices, even when employees are working from home, lead to discrimination and harassment claims? Some 2020-themed costumes suggested online include the fly from the vice-presidential debate, a “Karen,” “Tiger King” or Sexy Fauci. Happy Halloween!

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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

MARCH 16, 2023

Worker classification laws continue to evolve in California — the latest is a California Court of Appeal decision upholding most of Proposition 22’s provisions while severing the provisions it found unconstitutional. The law was challenged in Alameda County Superior Court on grounds that it violated the California Constitution.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s publicly accessible website ( here ). Continuing to build strong partnerships with employer and advocacy groups. From The Employer Handbook : I’m focusing on the fourth bullet point. And the EEOC last updated its policy guidance on sexual harassment in 1990.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 10, 2023

The NLRA — which applies to most employers, even if not unionized — generally protects the rights of employees to engage in “ protected concerted activity.” The NLRA — which applies to most employers, even if not unionized — generally protects the rights of employees to engage in “ protected concerted activity.”

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 8, 2020

Stay tuned to HRWatchdog in 2020! 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. New Required Poster for California Employers Starting April 1. Harassment Training Deadline Extended, Clarified.

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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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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

MARCH 5, 2024

On February 21, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that an employer violated federal law when it directed an employee to remove the hand-drawn acronym for Black Lives Matter — “BLM” — from their work apron to comply with the company’s dress code. What Happened in this Case?

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Zenefits

MAY 4, 2021

The employee handbook is the holy grail of workplaces, and every employer should have one, regardless of size. Not having an employee handbook is one of the biggest mistakes small employers can make. It provides insight into your company culture, your legal obligations as an employer, and your employees’ rights and responsibilities.

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Homebase

DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 was quite a year in employment law especially for employers of hourly workers. Find more tips about your rights as an employer here. . The key changes include: Employers and management may not keep any portion of an employee’s tip. . Employers don’t have to tolerate someone being high at work.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the current state of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and how it will affect employers starting January 1, 2023. What is the California Consumer Privacy Act?

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 27, 2021

Typically, around this time of year, the CalChamber’s top employment law experts travel throughout California to hold Employment Laws Update seminars. Missed our virtual Employment Law Updates seminars? This podcast was recorded on January 22, 2021. Register for our live webinar on January 28, 2021.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 31, 2019

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. And here’s to an HR-compliant, lawsuit-free 2020!

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Civility Partners

MARCH 26, 2021

In addition to the list below, I also suggest attending a webinar I’m doing with an employment law attorney on April 1 at 9 am Pacific. One thing your organization can do is host a book club to discuss what everyone has learned from the book they read. Start every meeting off with an educational tidbit.

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 29, 2022

Knowing this — and considering the cost of litigation — it shocks me that more businesses don’t attempt to resolve employment disputes pre-litigation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , I’m going to try to convince you to jump on the early mediation train. Early EEOC mediations generally settle.

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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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Zenefits

MARCH 20, 2022

Read on to learn about insubordination in the workplace – including examples of this behavior, the difference between insubordination and insolence, and how to deal with insubordination. Insubordination in the workplace is when an employee refuses to carry out their employer’s legal and reasonable order. The employee accepts the order.

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Zenefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the nation’s federal workplace anti-discrimination laws. Last year, employers paid more than $484 million to settle over 61,000 formal charges. How does an employer find out the EEOC is conducting an investigation? million budget increase.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

That’s why I decided to put this article together exploring the use of swear words in professional environments, so read on to learn more about how having a potty mouth at work isn’t necessarily always a bad thing. Curse Words and Employment Law: Profanity Policies. Can Swearing at Work Be Okay Sometimes? Not by any means!

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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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Zenefits

JULY 20, 2022

It can be a resource for employees in learning about company policies, benefits, and conduct that the business expects. A California employee handbook can also prevent miscommunication and serve as an employer defense if an employee complaint lands in court. Some states view the employee handbook as an employment contract.

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