HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Employers must not interfere with, restrain or deny the exercise of rights under the ordinance, and it’s unlawful for an employer to take any adverse action against any worker or applicant in retaliation for exercising rights under the ordinance, which includes requesting or taking leave. Worker and Applicant Protections.

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Wage and Hour Training Exercises Employment Law Staffing 52

HRWatchdog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Rooted in the First Amendments religious freedom clause, the ministerial exception generally prohibits enforcing any employment laws between a religious organization and its ministers. Now, in Markel v. Not a member? Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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Wage and Hour Training Certification Discrimination Competencies 113

SwipeClock

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The exercise can help your business grow faster in 2021. Anti-discrimination laws affect recruiting and hiring. Fair Workweek laws influence shift scheduling. On top of it all, employers are required to keep records to verify compliant practices. It helps to have several employment law experts on your HR staff!

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 26, 2016

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Does the purported joint employer have the authority to exercise control over the terms and conditions of employment?

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, employment law expert Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli, partner with Aprea & Micheli, Inc. join up again to give a second update on remaining key labor and employment-related bills that await the Governor’s pen.

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Employment Law Harassment Compliance Training Discrimination 104

HR Morning

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

A recent lactation discrimination case in Delaware resulted in a $1 million jury award to a mother who sued when harassment from co-workers and supervisors caused her to stop pumping breast milk and subsequently lose her supply. . Research shows continued discrimination in the workplace. firing them just for asking.

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Discrimination Report Study Exercises 99

HRWatchdog

MAY 14, 2020

Under all four ordinances, employers cannot terminate, reduce pay or otherwise discriminate against any worker for exercising their rights under the ordinances, or opposing any practice prohibited by the ordinances. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert, CalChamber. Retaliation Prohibited. Enforcement.

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Wage and Hour Training Hiring Employment Law Staffing 52

The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2019

A bonus discrimination case involving the sale of Girl Scout Cookies gone terribly wrong. Let’s see what my employment-law blogging buddy, Jon Hyman , had to say about this : Consider an employer with a strict no-solicitation policy that ignores Girl Scout cookie sales or March Madness brackets. Yeah, exactly.

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Employment Law Bonuses and Incentives HR Software Handbook 69

ExactHire

JUNE 7, 2013

1482 is a new law with which Indiana employers, including national employers based elsewhere that employ individuals in the state of Indiana, must comply. It prevents employers from discriminating against or refusing employment to a person based on his/her expunged or sealed conviction or arrest records.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 6, 2022

She wonders what employment law says about an employer changing such things without her consent. Title changes under at-will employment. The first thing Anne and any other employee in this situation needs to consider is their type of employment arrangement. The post Changing an employee’s job title?

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Employment Law Handbook Compensation Discrimination 52

HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling in Stericycle, Inc. and Teamsters Local 628, and how it affects California employers’ workplace rules and handbooks. Stericycle, Inc.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 10, 2023

This is an increasingly important question because employers are obligated to provide a safe workplace and need to quickly address potential discrimination and harassment. The NLRA does not protect employee outbursts that clearly constitute unlawful harassment, discrimination or other non-protected offensive and/or abusive conduct.

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Harassment Discrimination Employment Law Exercises 98

The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). If you missed my post, well, it was long. 1,888 words long. It was an uphill battle.

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Sexual Harassment Employment Law Harassment Policies 56

HR Counselor's Corner

JANUARY 13, 2021

Here is the text of that amendment: “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”.

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Policies Discrimination Employment Law Exercises 85

HRWatchdog

MAY 26, 2021

Employers who fail to keep records or otherwise cooperate with the DCBA (the enforcement agency) during an investigation of an alleged violation will be presumed to have violated the ordinance. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert, CalChamber. Retaliation and Enforcement. Not a member?

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Compliance Employment Law Discrimination Exercises 104

HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 3, 2017

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. Tori ordered Sally to participate in a pagan ritual that involved burning sage, because Tori wanted to “exercise demons.”

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Discrimination Sexual Harassment Harassment Exercises 43

The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). If you missed my post, well, it was long. 1,888 words long. It was an uphill battle.

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Sexual Harassment Employment Law Harassment Policies 51

i4cp

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

But the dilemma for many employers as they review their conduct policies is how to continue to uphold their commitment to supporting employees' right to peaceful, lawful exercise of free speech while also plainly communicating that involvement with extremist groups, for example, is grounds for dismissal.

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Policies Time and Attendance Employment Law Guidelines 96

ExactHire

AUGUST 25, 2016

Just as recently, I learned about the passage of a new employment law in the state of Massachusetts that bans employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history prior to offering the individual a job. Essentially, gut counts for something. It is slated to be effective in July of 2018. Employ people in multiple states?

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Hiring Software Applicant Tracking Systems HR Software Wage and Hour Training 100

HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2015

With the start of the new year, now is a good time to remind employers of the priorities the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it will focus on throughout 2015 and 2016: Eliminating Barriers in Recruitment and Hiring. Enforcing Equal Pay Laws. Discrimination Harassment'

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Hiring Software Discrimination Employment Law Recruiting Software 40

HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 9, 2018

In one recent decision that affects most workplaces, the NLRB established a new test for evaluating an employer’s policy, rule, or handbook provision to determine if it will potentially interfere with the exercise of an employee’s NLRA rights ( The Boeing Company, 19-CA-090932 (Dec. 14, 2017)). 25-CA-163189, (Dec. 14, 2017)).

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Exercises Harassment Employment Law Policies 65

HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nevada’s law requiring employers to provide victims of domestic violence time off, reasonable accommodations, and protection against discrimination and retaliation takes effect January 1. The state’s Domestic Violence Leave Act covers all employers. Requirements, Definitions. She can be reached at dforbush@clarkhill.com.

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Discrimination Employment Law Exercises ATS 71

HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Topics explained in the new guidance include: The scope of employee activity protected by the law.

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Harassment Discrimination Handbook Employment Law 51

AIHR

JUNE 2, 2023

Duties and responsibilities HR Generalist job description differs slightly in every organization as well as from country to country, depending on the local employment laws and regulations. What does an HR generalist do? The ability to be a safe space for employees to share openly and honestly is essential.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The class was essentially a primer on the basics of employment law, during which I emphasized both the types of claims on which paralegals may assist clients, and the employment-law issues that the audience may encounter for themselvesat work. And then we got to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Wage and Hour Training Employment Law Exercises Handbook 58

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Because the custodian had a lifting restriction preventing him from exercising “maximal force,” he was considered ineligible. After attempts to mediate the dispute were unsuccessful, the DFEH filed a civil lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Not a member?

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Policies Discrimination Screening Employment Law 62

HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 14, 2017

These are meetings with skilled facilitators who facilitate discussions, encourage problem-solving skills, and conduct exercises that help participants relate to one another. Farrell, JD, is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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Harassment Compliance Training Training HR Software 75

Business Management Daily

MAY 23, 2023

Bystander intervention occurs when someone who notices a situation of discrimination or violence steps in to challenge, de-escalate, or end the inappropriate behavior. Create a sense of empowerment — conduct skills-building exercises to provide bystanders with the skills and confidence to intervene as appropriate.

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Harassment Sexual Harassment Compliance Training Training 105

The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new information to assist healthcare providers in helping their patients secure pregnancy and childbirth-related accommodations in the workplace under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Heres what HR professionals need to know about the EEOCs latest guidance.

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Discrimination Handbook Employment Law Compliance 52

HRExecutive

APRIL 19, 2023

Finally, employers can, and should, take corrective action if it’s clear that a termination was handled improperly or conducted by someone without proper authority. Most simply, the employer can offer reinstatement to the affected employee.

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HR Planning How To Video Recruiting Comparison 111

Heyyy HR!

MARCH 5, 2024

These badges start as low as $15 and include topics such as: HR Planning, Job Analysis, Job Description, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Performance Managment, Training and Development, Compensation, Employment Laws, Benefits, Labor Relations and soooo much more! Why do you need these online courses?

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HR Planning Wage and Hour Training Sexual Harassment Harassment 78

Ohio Employer's Law

MARCH 16, 2015

Last week I was asked if managers and supervisors have any liability for their own acts of discrimination or other unlawful activities. Like most things in the law, the answer is, “It depends” on the law about which you are concerned. There are also potential common law claims under states law (e.g.,

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Employment Law Wage and Hour Training Harassment Discrimination 28

HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 14, 2018

.” A federal judge in New Orleans recently rejected an employer’s request to dismiss its former employee’s pregnancy discrimination case. The court’s decision rested in part on the allegation that the employer fired her less than a week after she gave notice she was pregnant. Christine M.

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Discrimination Employment Law Time and Attendance Exercises 47

HRWatchdog

MARCH 6, 2017

Employers want to be able to ensure productivity and maintain attendance policies. Despite these legitimate concerns, employers should exercise caution before taking disciplinary action against an employee who fails to show up to work because of a protest. These laws may come into play with protests or walkouts.

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Wage and Hour Training Harassment Discrimination Exercises 53

ComplianceHR

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This is a niche type of lawsuit—imagine the total case sum across all potential employment violations. In addition to unprecedented talent supply chain challenges, there is a never-ending flood of new federal, state, and local employment laws. An up-to-date employee handbook can help achieve that goal. About ComplianceHR.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 11, 2018

Yes, this post combines cars and employment law. ” You’ll see what I mean. ” is a lot funnier than, “Man fired for selling a rare car to the wrong customer loses discrimination lawsuit.” Ditto for his claim that his termination was a pretext for disability discrimination.

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Discrimination Employment Law Exercises Wellness 51

HRWatchdog

MAY 26, 2020

Retaliation/Discrimination Prohibited. Employers are prohibited from terminating, reducing pay or otherwise discriminating against any employee for requesting use of paid supplemental sick leave, or otherwise exercising their rights under the ordinance. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert, CalChamber.

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