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Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

Employers need to be aware of a few significant new 2020 employment laws that may affect their daily business operations, policies and employees. Banning Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements: AB 51 attempts to effectively ban mandatory arbitration agreements with employees. Superior Court of Los Angeles.

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New Employment Laws 2023: What SMBs Need to Know

Extensis

Quick look: A new year brings a range of new HR and employment laws. The new year is in full swing, and just like last year , if there’s one thing that human resources (HR) professionals can expect in 2023, it’s a slew of new employment laws.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

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. Fair Labor Standards Act. Fair Labor Standards Act. This salary level was set in 2004. What does this mean?

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Important Updates on Arbitration Law

HRWatchdog

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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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

AIHR

We will explore the definition of retaliation in the workplace, some examples and possible signs, and how you can prevent workplace retaliation at your organization. Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.”

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How to Identify and Manage Workplace Bullying?

EmployeeConnect

According to a study, around 48.6 million Americans are bullied in their workplace , which is alarming. Bullying not only creates a tense environment in the workplace but also affects employees’ mental health, resulting in less productivity and other issues. Let’s discuss these things in detail! Physical Bullying.

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CalChamber Hiring Checklist Makes Onboarding Easy

HRWatchdog

The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly threatened most small businesses, but their ability to be nimble and flexible with a smaller workforce has helped them succeed today, Roberts says in kicking off the podcast. There’s a complex set of employment laws that employers must follow.”.