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California Employment Laws Starting 2025

HRWatchdog

Now California employers have a few scant months to prepare for new employment laws taking effect January 1, 2025. Here’s a quick look at the employment law changes ahead for 2025. Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Two signed bills prohibit certain employer actions.

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What’s New in the EEOC’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan?

HR Digest

By decoding the new EEOC strategic plan, HR leaders can get a better understanding of how the organization aims to address workplace discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities. Stay tuned to discover how the EEOC’s 2022-2026 strategic plan sets the stage for fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces across the nation.

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New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1

HRWatchdog

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! AB 2479 extends a limited on-call rest break exception for safety-sensitive positions at petroleum facilities to 2026.

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The legal landscape for AI in hiring is shifting, and HR leaders need to think ahead

HRExecutive

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) having settled its first AI hiring discrimination lawsuit last year—workplace experts say that the legal landscape is shifting and HR leaders need to think proactively. Advertisement - “California law already prohibits employment discrimination,” notes Ronen.

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Equal Pay Protection & Brexit: What’s Next for the UK?

Trusaic

EU Pay Transparency Directive versus UK employment laws EU member states face significant changes to pay transparency legislation, which must be transposed into law by June 7, 2026. Intersectional discrimination is also defined in EU legislation for the first time. Compensation will not be capped.

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DOL’s New Rules for 401(k)s and Group Health Plans: What Brokers and Their Clients Should Know

Extensis

Beginning in 2026, employees who earn less than $71,000 annually will receive a 50% match up to $2,000 in employee cash contributions, meaning the government will provide a maximum amount of $1,000 to be directly deposited into an employee’s retirement account. Saver’s match SECURE 2.0

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Ramadan in the Workplace: Best Practices for Employers

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Similarly, during Ramadan, many Muslims’ schedules are busy, and employers should prepare to field requests to be excused from attending conferences and off-site training sessions during the month. Failure to comply could result in accusations of direct or indirect religious discrimination.