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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The employer must pay $3.2 The employer must pay $3.2 including two in Southern California. Lipnic, in a press release.

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2025

HR Partner

As we move into 2025, its time to look at the employment law updates that could impact your business. USA: Key Focus on Ensuring Workers are Paid Fairly Federal Updates: Wage Theft Laws : As of January, stricter penalties will hold employers accountable for unpaid wages, including overtime and minimum wage violations.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

If you’re looking to hire an HR Manager or hoping to become one, take a look at this sample HR Manager job description to learn about the key job duties and required qualifications. This role acts as an important liaison between your employees and leadership to build a positive work environment and promptly address any employment issues.

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6 Business Cases for Interim HR Staffing

hrQ

Compliance & Changing Laws. There’s a whole slew of employment laws that your HR team needs to stay on top of: Fair Labor Standards Act. Sexual harassment laws. Anti-discrimination laws. Other industry-specific laws. Welfare plans. Qualified retirement plans. Stock purchase plans.

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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Love Rollercoaster: Romance in the Workplace

HRWatchdog

Like it or not, workplace romances are a reality for many employers. For instance, if the relationship ends and one employee continues to pursue the other, that conduct could lead to a harassment complaint. This training helps to ensure that employees understand what is and is not appropriate workplace conduct.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

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.