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New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder!

HRWatchdog

A new law restricting employer speech related to religious or political matters. While the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association have filed a lawsuit challenging the law for violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Happy New Year! State and local minimum wage updates.

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Court Rulings Spotlight Complex Harassment Issues in Bailey and Okonowsky Cases

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene examine two recent court cases — Bailey v. Garland — that highlight complex incidences of workplace harassment, retaliation and social media.

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2025

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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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Celebrating Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day!

HRWatchdog

Recruiting, Onboarding and Employee Separations HR professionals have a role in every employment stage — from recruiting for open positions, finding and interviewing applicants, onboarding new hires and handling final pay when an employee leaves your company. But an HR professionals’ job is just getting started after a job candidate is hired.

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The Importance of Training in Today’s Workplace: A Holistic Approach 

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The Importance of Training in Todays Workplace: A Holistic Approach March 18th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn FAQ Training is a critical component of any organizations success. This blog will summarize the key takeaways and emphasize why training should be a priority for every business.

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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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What Supervisors Need to Know, Part II: The ‘Soft’ Skills

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene cover the often-overlooked soft skills supervisors need to lead their teams successfully.