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Watch Out California Employers: SB 1162 On Track To Become Law

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The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), also known as the Civil Rights Department, no longer has to publish organizations’ pay data online and available to the public. As previously noted, pay data reporting is an effective method for eliminating gender and race/ethnicity pay discrimination. We outline them below.

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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

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A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

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Lower wages. Many people argue that minimum wage was never meant to be a livable wage, but rather an acceptable amount of money for someone new entering the workforce. If your business doesn’t shut down at 5pm, teens may be the perfect solution to add a few extra hours of productivity without overworking your full-time staff.

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

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CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Common wage and hour issues.

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

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Topics include: Hiring; Discipline and termination; Common wage-and-hour issues; Meal and rest break requirements; Paid sick leave; Vacation and holiday pay; Discrimination and harassment; and Many more. Please note: No recording will be associated with this virtual seminar so be sure to attend the live training.

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California SB 1162: Frequently Asked Questions

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Poised to pinpoint patterns of wage discrimination, California SB 1162 may be seen as going further than any pay equity-related bill ever has. You will need to keep records of each employee’s title and wage history. Every so often, a “tsunami” law comes crashing in. California SB 1162 FAQs. It takes effect on January 1, 2023.

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California SB 1162 One Signature Away From Becoming Law

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The reason for this new addition is so that the state Civil Rights Department, formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, can more easily identify pay discrimination within an organization. Earlier this week California SB 1162 passed the state Senate and Assembly floor, clearing all California state legislative hurdles.