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HR Professional Day 2023: Celebrating Those Who Manage, Maintain the HR Lifecycle

HRWatchdog

California wage and hour laws are some of the strictest (if not the most strict) in the nation and require that you provide meal and rest breaks to your nonexempt employees — at least one 30-minute uninterrupted, unpaid meal break before the fifth hour of work has begun and one 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked.

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Brazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

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On November 23, 2023, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor issued Federal Decree No. 11,795/2023. This update to Brazilian Labor Law regulates its “Equal Pay Law” 14,611 of July 3, 2023 and came into effect immediately. In cases of pay disparities, employers must create action plans, with detailed goals, deadlines, and training programs.

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Free 2023 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

HRWatchdog

Luckily, one of CalChamber’s employment law experts highlighted this year’s significant developments so far in the free 2023 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper. You’ll also learn about federal legislation that has expanded federal protections for pregnant and nursing workers and how it affects California employers. Why is that?

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BC pay transparency legislation and how it’s helping to close the wage gap

Rise

Read about the impact of the new BC pay transparency legislation and understand the actions you need to take—plus, learn how this legislation affects both employers and employees. an hour and women on average $29.53 per hour; immigrant women earn an average of $28.78 per hour; and Indigenous women earn an average of $26.74

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CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp Happening Next Week

HRWatchdog

Don’t miss this popular, two half-day live virtual training event that guides you through human resources topics; explains requirements and best practices; and has interactive question-and-answer opportunities throughout. There will be no recording associated with these virtual seminars so be sure to attend the live training.

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New Employment Laws 2023: What SMBs Need to Know

Extensis

From minimum wage and salary regulations to evolving employee leave rules, here’s what SMBs should have on their compliance radar this year. The new year is in full swing, and just like last year , if there’s one thing that human resources (HR) professionals can expect in 2023, it’s a slew of new employment laws.

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Navigating the Future

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Aside from those changes we have come to expect each year (such as increases to National Minimum Wage), throughout 2024 we’ll see significant reform to the Working Time Regulations, as well as the introduction of a new form of statutory leave and enhanced protections for workers. Apprentice rate will increase to £6.40.