ComplianceHR

APRIL 15, 2024

Moreover, the need to deal with these issues is affecting both employees and employers. Since 2020, the separation between work and home has been fuzzier than in the past, and employers face the need to learn how to balance employee accountability and accommodation. Not a ComplianceHR client?

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When handling an EEOC investigation or other investigation, one of the ways to keep matters from ballooning into huge headaches is for employers to be diligent about investigating employee complaints of discrimination , harassment, and retaliation. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 14, 2017

A report on the program’s results would be due to Congress in 2020. The new administration, however, recently withdrew guidance documents on those issues (see DOL Rescinds Joint Employment, Independent Contractor Guidance ). Still, employers can expect to see continued focus from Congress, as well as the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

On September 1, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to temporarily protect workers and job applicants from adverse action if they test positive for COVID-19, or are isolating or quarantining, or have previously isolated or quarantined, due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 29, 2020

Joint employment has traditionally been understood to potentially include franchisor/franchisee arrangements, subcontractor status and the relationships between staffing firms and their clients. The DOL rule specifies that those factors do not necessarily signal joint-employer status. Are the entities joint employers?

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HR Counselor's Corner

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

31, 2020, employers are required to begin using the USCIS Form I-9. Employers will use this current Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. The list of acceptable documents can be found on the last page of the form.

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LaborSoft

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On top of these challenges, employment laws and regulations are constantly changing. From 2016 to 2020, for example, revenue for LMS software used to track time and attendance more than doubled from $1.14 Gone are the days of handwritten documents and manual data entry. Multiple locations could mean multiple time zones.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

At the end of 2020, many eyes were on Congress to see how it would handle a second economic stimulus package to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including which programs, such as unemployment insurance extensions and eviction moratoriums, would get extended from the first stimulus package passed in March 2020. Like what you see?

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Cisive

JANUARY 4, 2021

As I compile Cisive’s annual list of the most popular blog posts of 2020, I am reminded of everything that we faced and, eventually, overcame. As you review your company’s initiatives, here are Cisive’s top 10 talent management and employment screening articles from 2020. Top Talent Acquisition Trends for 2020 and Beyond.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Employers should review FSA plan documents to be sure they comply with deadlines. Many employers offer FSAs because they allow employees to use tax-free money to cover expenses such as medical bills, childcare and adoption assistance. Employment Law Counsel Subject Matter Expert. Roberts, Esq., Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The EEOC will no longer accept Component 2 filings after February 14, 2020. On February 10, 2020, a federal court ordered the collection of EEO-1 Component 2 data, also known as pay data, officially closed, thus ending this long saga we’ve documented on HRWatchdog. Here’s a look back on how we got to where we are. Not a member?

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Continuing to build strong partnerships with employer and advocacy groups. Expect to see more EEOC publications in 2020. As part of my employment law practice, I serve as a paid private mediator. And the EEOC last updated its policy guidance on sexual harassment in 1990. Priority No. From The EmployerHandbook : ??????.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As we finally enter the homestretch of 2020, new California employment laws are inching closer to taking effect on January 1. SB 1383 is one of the most significant new laws this year, substantially expanding the reach and scope of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Stay tuned to HRWatchdog for any updates.

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ComplianceHR

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The world of work has never been more difficult, or risky, for employers in the United States. Since March 12, 2020, there have been 5,659 lawsuits. including 646 class actions) filed against employers. These law suits are due to alleged labor and employment violations related to the coronavirus, according to Littler.

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Extensis

MAY 16, 2022

Quick Look: In 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relaxed some of its compliance requirements for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The swift onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed workplaces immediately. I-9 requirements.

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Zenefits

MAY 4, 2021

Not having an employee handbook is one of the biggest mistakes small employers can make. The employee handbook is a written document that communicates your company’s mission, values, policies, and procedures to new hires and existing employees. Why your small business needs an employee handbook. Make it engaging and easy to read.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 8, 2020

Stay tuned to HRWatchdog in 2020! They offer an overview of the most pressing questions HR professionals had in 2019 as well as the major updates and clarifications on confusing topics for California employers. New Required Poster for California Employers Starting April 1. Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws.

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Zenefits

MARCH 3, 2021

In April 2020, then Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin announced any business receiving more than 2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds would be audited by the Small Business Administration (SBA). One of the most important things is to have good, reliable, and complete documentation. Collect relevant documents.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 8, 2021

On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its COVID-19 guidance , addressing several vaccination-related questions. The updated guidance replaces the version last updated on July 24, 2020. The DFEH answers one of employers’ biggest questions — can they require employees to get vaccinated?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 3, 2020

Leaves of Absence: Make sense of even the more difficult-to-resolve issues related to leaves of absence (and the required documentation and tracking), especially when leaves are intermittent or when California, federal and local laws overlap. CalChamber’s California experts know the state’s employment laws inside and out.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 5, 2021

For many employers, the previously reported California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards revisions that took effect on June 17, 2021, represented what was thought to be a set standard to follow for the foreseeable future. Roberts, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert.

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Analytics in HR

AUGUST 2, 2021

The FY 2020 data show that retaliation remained the most frequently cited claim in charges filed with the agency. Document and file everything. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to document more of the negative than the positive in many organizations. resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others. A final word.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

Employers May Offer Incentives for COVID-19 Voluntary Vaccinations. While the EEOC’s December 16, 2020, vaccination-related guidance gave employers the green light to implement a mandatory vaccination program, one of the unanswered questions was whether employers can offer incentives to employees who voluntarily receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Goodhire

APRIL 14, 2020

Editor’s note: This blog was updated on April 30, 2020, to reflect new information regarding drug screening labs, and additional FAQs related to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we approach employment background checks. However, EEOC guidance does not negate current employment laws in place at the state level.

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 3, 2022

On June 29, 2020, an employee went to her physician to be tested for COVID-19 because she suffered from “severe weakness, fatigue, brain fog, high blood pressure, cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and swollen eyes.” Two days later, on July 1, 2020, the employee’s test results came back positive for COVID-19.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

As previously reported , on September 9, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 1867, a bill that requires covered employers to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to their employees for certain qualifying reasons. This bill is a budget trailer bill, meaning it went into effect immediately when signed on September 9, 2020.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Thus, employers must be ready to produce accurate, complete I-9 forms along with copies of the employee’s appropriate supporting documents that prove identity and legal work status. Enforcement of employment laws is on the rise as part of an overall emphasis on immigration reform. over video link, fax or email, etc.)

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 8, 2021

The emergency regulations went into effect on November 30, 2020, less than two weeks after the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to adopt them. They apply to all employers with employees working outside the home (except health care employers covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard) and were enforceable immediately.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

On September 8, 2020, San Diego’s City Council passed three emergency ordinances to protect workers impacted by COVID-19. The Governor signed AB 1867 on September 9, 2020. The offer must be conveyed in writing, by mail, email and text message to the extent the employer has such information. COVID-19 Worker Recall Ordinance.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

While GO-BIZ and OSBA prepare to get the program up and running, employers that do meet the above criteria can begin to collect the information required to help expedite the process and take advantage of this grant program. Roberts, Labor Law Helpline Manager, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 26, 2021

OSHA documents and regulations. Employers should make sure they’re keeping the right documents for the right time period, otherwise, they may face penalties or challenges in court. But that leave wasn’t scheduled to go into effect until October 2020. While the law expired, record-keeping requirements did not.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Covering employers with fewer than 500 employees, the FFCRA created two different leave entitlements related to COVID-19: emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and expanded Family and Medical Leave (E-FMLA). To assist employers with administering FFCRA leaves, the DOL enacted the initial regulations in March 2020. Like what you see?

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

In addition to extending the expiration date, the ordinance was revised to include employers of all sizes, meaning it’s no longer limited to larger employers with 500 or more employees. . Expanded Employer Coverage. Saad, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert. Rate of Pay. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 5, 2020

On July 21, 2020, Oakland’s City Council adopted an industry-specific “ Hospitality and Travel Worker Right to Recall Ordinance ,” requiring airport hospitality businesses, hotels, restaurants and hospitality services at event centers to rehire their laid-off workers, in order of seniority, before offering positions to new hires.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 21, 2020

On April 17, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed signed the Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance (PHELO). The emergency ordinance seeks to address the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) coverage gap as the FFCRA exempts employers with 500 or more employees. Covered Employers/Employees.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

There was one major sticking point — the I-9 verification process that requires employers to review documents showing that a newly hired worker was legally authorized to work in the United States. That process requires a physical examination of documents such as birth certificates, passports, or work visas shortly after the start date.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 9, 2020

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020. Believe it or not, specific statutes limit your right to simply terminate a problem employee. And when taking disciplinary action, consistency is essential. Best Practices for Disciplining and Terminating Employees in California. Time: 10 a.m. – Price: $199.00 ($159.20 Register online or call (800) 331-8877.

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