HRWatchdog

AUGUST 13, 2018

We are over halfway through 2018, and yet again, California employers have been busy paying attention to plenty of new employment law developments. Luckily, CalChamber’s employment law experts highlight the significant developments so far this year in CalChamber’s free 2018 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 11, 2021

Maine joined several other states in crafting legislation intended to expand representative actions for workers with the passage of An Act to Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws (L.D. Civic organizations to assist aggrieved workers in reporting violations of employment laws. 1711) in June. Supporters of L.D.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2017

Our employment law experts highlight the significant developments so far this year. Even though the year isn’t over, 2017 has already been busy for California employers. You should make sure you are in compliance with new regulations, court rulings, local ordinances and other employment law developments this year.

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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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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Check out the latest white paper on significant 2020 California Labor Laws! Ring in the new decade already prepared for the latest updates to California’s labor laws! CalChamber’s employment law experts have wrapped up their analysis of the employment-related legislation that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2019.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2015

CalChamber’s employment law counsel wrapped up their analysis of the significant pieces of employment-related legislation that Governor Brown signed into law and prepared a white paper summarizing their effects on California employers.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 31, 2015

A new white paper from CalChamber summarizes current employment law trends and offers practical advice for employers to minimize their potential workplace law liability. The white paper analyzes the “mixed bag” of employment law developments from new legislation and court decisions.

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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 4, 2021

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) submitted the long-awaited federal vaccination emergency temporary standard for all employers with 100 or more employees for publication in the Federal Register. For this standard, an employer is covered if they have 100 or more total employees across the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Originally passed in 2018 and effective in 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive privacy law aimed at enhancing California residents’ privacy rights and consumer protection. The CPRA amended the CCPA, building on its framework and expanding some of its protections. Does the CPRA apply to my business?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways. Senate Bills.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 12, 2016

CalChamber’s new white paper explains important changes to employment law. It’s already been a busy 2016 for employers, with lots of action from the California Legislature, federal and state agencies, local governments and our courts. Working Conditions and Workplace Safety.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 18, 2024

I understand that the state is now requiring employers to provide more time off for paid sick leave than it did in previous years. You are correct that beginning January 1, 2024, California state law requires additional time off for paid sick leave. Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we rapidly approach January 1 — the date most new employment laws that Governor Newsom signed this year become effective — the one that looms largest for all California employers is the expansion of California’s mandatory paid sick leave law, also known as the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Several new laws will affect California employers’ daily operations and policies in 2018 and beyond. The California Chamber of Commerce today released the list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2018 and beyond that will affect California employers’ daily operations and policies.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 24, 2023

On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long running COVID-19 technical assistance resources — What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEOC Laws. Burrows in a press release.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 19, 2023

On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration , the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long running COVID-19 technical assistance resources — What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEOC Laws. Burrows in a press release.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2016

These new laws will affect California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2017 and beyond. CalChamber’s employment law counsel wrapped up their analysis of the significant pieces of employment-related legislation that Governor Brown signed into law.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 20, 2021

As the state deals with these challenges, it’s important for employers to remember that they must protect workers from wildfire smoke exposure — and do so in compliance with the specific requirements of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) wildfire smoke standard. If the AQI for PM2.5 If the AQI for PM2.5

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This change will make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors under federal law. However, critics argue that the new rule will require more time and analysis to apply, thereby creating more uncertainty and liability for employers. On January 10, 2024, the U.S.

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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. year: Explanation: 2019.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2016 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. The summaries below appear in a CalChamber white paper, available to download here. Another Minimum Wage Increase.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 1, 2021

There is a golden rule of a successful career as an HR manager – you have to keep learning. To help you remain well-informed and encourage continuous learning , we want to share a few educational resources. Educational Online Resources for HRs. The thing is that the HR industry is growing and changing very quickly.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 1, 2021

There is a golden rule of a successful career as an HR manager – you have to keep learning. To help you remain well-informed and encourage continuous learning , we want to share a few educational resources. Educational Online Resources for HRs. The thing is that the HR industry is growing and changing very quickly.

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Hppy

AUGUST 31, 2018

It is important to note that HR professionals aren’t trained psychiatrists, and many of them lack experience in true counseling or therapy. Thus, it is responsible to prepare for this inevitability by learning how HR should address these issues in the workplace. Also read: The Importance of Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace.

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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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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Before the next race for the White House, we're poised to witness a big jump in technological advancement: the widespread rise of social media, artificial intelligence, an extreme increase in devices and sensors, advanced digital avatars and more. Artificial intelligence is learning to mine every tweet, post, reply and like.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 5, 2021

Once upon a (pre-pandemic) time, one of employers’ most pressing concerns was the independent contractor law (also known as AB 5 ) that took effect in 2020, codifying the California Supreme Court’s strict “ABC” test for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 8, 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. Stay tuned to HRWatchdog in 2020!

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HRWatchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Among other things, the law brought previously exempted employment-related information within the scope of the privacy law, creating new obligations and compliance challenges for California businesses. The court’s ruling doesn’t change the fact that the exemption for employment-related information expired on January 1, 2023.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 2, 2017

Don’t wait – train employees on the type of disrespectful conduct that could lead to a hostile work environment. Although most employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In this episode of The Workplace podcast , CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the passage of Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors, and what that means for California employers. Just Another Carve Out’.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 24, 2014

As we head toward the new year, don’t forget there are several new laws affecting California employers in 2015. CalChamber’s employment law counsel analyzed the significant pieces of legislation that Governor Brown signed into law and prepared a white paper summarizing their effects on California employers.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 12, 2017

Most employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t seem to stop the problem from occurring. Keep in mind that California employers have an affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Employers will need to be aware of significant changes. As we head toward the new year, don’t forget there are several new laws affecting California employers in 2017. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. CalChamber members can access a full discussion of the new laws on HRCalifornia.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 28, 2018

The #MeToo movement took off in October 2017 to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. CalChamber employment law counsel prepared a white paper, 10 Things You Might Not Know About Sexual Harassment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You , to educate employers on sexual harassment prevention.

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