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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The employer must pay $3.2 The employer must pay $3.2 Employers in California have an affirmative duty to prevent harassment in the workplace.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

If you’re looking to hire an HR Manager or hoping to become one, take a look at this sample HR Manager job description to learn about the key job duties and required qualifications. This role acts as an important liaison between your employees and leadership to build a positive work environment and promptly address any employment issues.

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Federal & state employment laws – and how an HRIS helps

Workable

It’s not just about adhering to these laws; it’s about understanding their nuances and preparing for them in advance. Stay compliant with our HRIS One way to stay on the right side of the dizzying array of employment laws is to get a reliable, affordable (or even free) HRIS for your business. Let’s look at a few examples.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways. Senate Bills.

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Ellen Savage Reflects on 30-Year Career as Labor Law Expert

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts interviews former CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage to revisit memorable lessons from her 35-year career at the CalChamber. Savage first worked for the CalChamber’s legislative department while she attended law school.

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The Tone Starts at the Top: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

HRWatchdog

Statistics show that sexual harassment remains a big problem for employers. Sexual harassment is not a problem of the past. Lately, it seems that not a week goes by without another news report on allegations of rampant harassment at high-profile companies. When harassment claims are reported, what happens?

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Estimated Time on HR: Employee Relations & Compliance Tasks

Stratus

Improving employee morale and managing employee disputes are some of the most time-consuming and emotional roles for Human Resource (HR) professionals. And, oftentimes, employment laws and compliance requirements dictate how you should handle those disputes. .