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May 2024 Legal Updates

ComplianceHR

May 2024 Legal Updates If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes. However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated May 2024 Legal Updates.

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EEOC sues “Bark If You’re Dirty” pet store for sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Because of course.

The Employer Handbook

I enjoy blogging about employment law. But occasionally, perhaps after a long day, I wish some of these blog posts would write themselves. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , I’ve noticed an unusual amount of litigation activity over the past few weeks. Last night, I got my wish. Sure enough.

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New Employment Laws 2023: What SMBs Need to Know

Extensis

Quick look: A new year brings a range of new HR and employment laws. 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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It’s never too early to conduct anti-harassment training

The Employer Handbook

Liz [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Last week, my friend, Jon Hyman, had a nice post on his Ohio Employer Law Blog entitled, “ If you want to stop workplace harassment, start by educating our children. Why would kids need harassment training? Add depth to your training.

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Five ways that a Biden presidency may reshape employment law and HR-compliance

The Employer Handbook

Maybe, I should write about how the new administration may impact employment law. I mean, what other employment lawyer/blogger would think to do that? So, since no one else in the entire world will be writing about this topic today, keep it here as I share five ways in which employment law could change over the next four years.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. They also have to content with a regulator, the California Industrial Welfare Commission, whose regulations have the force of law. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. Fair Labor Standards Act. This salary level was set in 2004. Though this seems like a fairly drastic change (and it is!),