HRWatchdog

AUGUST 22, 2023

As previously reported , the U.S. The common thread between Raines and Figg is that they both were required to undergo pre-employment medical screenings conducted by U.S. Those cases examined individual supervisor liability for discrimination and retaliation under the FEHA, respectively. Lodge at Torrey Pines. Not a member?

Screening 86

Screening Discrimination Groups Employment Law 86

HRWatchdog

JULY 31, 2023

Using E-Verify is optional for most California employers — only federal contractors and subcontractors are required to use it — although it’s mandatory in some states. This is an important requirement because employers who aren’t using E-Verify are not required to keep copies of documentations and simply have the option to retain copies.

Hiring Software 79

Hiring Software Video Recruiting Employment Law Discrimination 79

HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2018

As previously reported , the proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) addressing national origin protections were sent to the Office of Administrative Law for approval. Employers, be aware of the new national origin regulations effective July 1. Name that is associated with a national origin group.

Discrimination 47

Discrimination Policies Time and Attendance Employment Law 47

HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2017

As previously reported , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. California already has strict rules that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on protected classes, including national origin.

Discrimination 40

Discrimination Employment Law Report 40

HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

As reported earlier , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. The draft regulations discuss the type of acts that may constitute national origin discrimination (see Initial Statement of Reasons ).

Discrimination 40

Discrimination E-Recruitment Employment Law Groups 40

HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

VETS-4212 reports must be filed between August 1 and September 30. The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) prohibits covered federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against protected veterans and requires these employers to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and retain these veterans.

Report 41

Report Employment Law Discrimination Recruitment 41

HRWatchdog

JANUARY 11, 2017

Yesterday, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is seeking public input on a proposed enforcement guidance addressing unlawful harassment under federal anti-discrimination laws. Members can access the harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policies in the HR Library.

Harassment 40

Harassment Sexual Harassment Discrimination Handbook 40

HRWatchdog

JULY 18, 2016

In January of this year, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced its proposal to require employers with more than 100 employees to report pay data to the agency on the federal EEO-1 report, including aggregate information from employee W-2s that shows hours worked and earnings data. Not a member?

Data 40

Data Discrimination Employment Law Report 40

Homebase

MAY 19, 2023

When you hear the phrase, “HR for small business” do you suddenly break out in hives, a cold sweat, or maybe just… leave the room entirely? As a small business owner, the thought of dealing with anything HR-related can feel overwhelming. What is HR? HR makes managing your employees easier and more efficient.

HR Software 52

HR Software Hiring Software Onboarding Software Interview Software 52

HRExecutive

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We recognize that business leaders and HR professionals alike need more than technology,” Palmieri says. ADP Compliance on Demand, he says, will save business leaders and HR professionals time and allow them to more easily respond to these multi-layered changes. Ongoing regulatory changes make HR compliance in the U.S.

HR Software 72

HR Software Compliance Wage and Hour Training Sexual Harassment 72

HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

As previously reported , recent litigation required the EEOC to collect this data, and the federal court ordered the EEOC to collect data until it reaches the court-determined “target response rate.” However, just a few days before the deadline, the EEOC submitted a status report indicating that, as of September 25, 2019, only 39.7

Data 40

Data Report Employment Law Discrimination 40

HRWatchdog

MAY 8, 2015

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently settled a lawsuit against a multistate oil drilling company involving charges of race and national origin discrimination, harassment and retaliation at facilities throughout the country. Members can learn more about Retaliation in the HR Library. In addition to the $14.5

Harassment 40

Harassment Discrimination Interview Software Employment Law 40

HRWatchdog

JULY 23, 2020

As previously reported , Santa Rosa is one of the latest localities to adopt an urgency ordinance requiring employers to provide temporary COVID-19-related emergency paid sick leave. Sick Leave Requirement. Like with federal EPSL, a written note from a medical provider is not required for an employee to use the leave.

Employment Law 52

Employment Law Discrimination Exercises Compensation 52

HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) prohibits covered federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against protected veterans and requires covered employers to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and retain these veterans and meet reporting requirements. Not a member?

Report 40

Report Employment Law Discrimination Hiring 40

Analytics in HR

JUNE 30, 2023

The talent acquisition strategy should align with the people strategy (or HR strategy). In most organizations, it is now a separate team or a part of the HR department and has become an essential part of people strategies. Is talent acquisition part of HR? The VP of talent acquisition or recruitment often reports to the CHRO.

Talent Acquisition 22

Talent Acquisition Video Recruiting Hiring Software Talent Experience 22

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently obtained a settlement that highlights a mistake that employers often make: requiring employees to be 100-percent healed before they can return to work after an injury. CalChamber members can read more on Workplace Injuries and Disability Discrimination in the HR Library.

Policies 44

Policies Discrimination Screening Employment Law 44

HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2018

As previously reported , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) has been working on amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address two laws that went into effect on January 1, 2018 — the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and the statewide ban-the-box law. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

Background screening 42

Background screening Sexual Harassment Harassment Employment Law 42

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Out here in the West, the percentage is even higher with 42 percent of employers reporting plans to add to their full-time, permanent headcount. Handling all the required tasks involved in bringing on a new employee can be challenging, and employers will need to follow the proper steps to minimize legal risk. Sales – 27 percent.

Hiring 40

Hiring HR Planning Hiring Software Planning Tools 40

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Employers are legitimately concerned that one of the employees in an office relationship may report sexual harassment or sexual discrimination. CalChamber members can use the Consensual Relationship Agreement form in the HR Library. ” California employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Sexual Harassment 44

Sexual Harassment Harassment ATS Compliance Training 44

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

According to CareerBuilder’s annual Valentine’s Day survey , the number of workers reporting an office romance is at a 10-year high. A legitimate concern for employers is that one of the employees in the relationship may bring a claim for sexual harassment or sexual discrimination. Preventing Problems. Not a member?

Sexual Harassment 41

Sexual Harassment Harassment Compliance Training Discrimination 41

HRWatchdog

JUNE 26, 2017

Any establishment licensed by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC), such as hair salons, nail salons and estheticians, must post a required notice by July 1. One legislative bill requires a mandatory poster; the other requires educational information for all licensees. Poster Requirement. Education Requirements.

Compliance 48

Compliance Employment Law Discrimination Analysis 48

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Thirty-six percent of workers reported dating a co-worker, which is down from 41 percent last year. The thorn in the rose, however, is that the number of workers who reported dating their boss is up this year – 22 percent of workers compared to 15 percent last year. And that’s not all. Preventing Problems. Not a member?

Sexual Harassment 42

Sexual Harassment Harassment Compliance Training Employment Law 42

HRWatchdog

JULY 20, 2020

As previously reported , the Sacramento City Council recently enacted its Worker Protection, Health, and Safety Act , an emergency ordinance that requires covered employers to provide supplemental paid sick leave for COVID-19-related reasons. Employers must comply with the requirements of the ordinance starting July 15, 2020.

Wage and Hour Training 61

Wage and Hour Training Time and Attendance Exercises Policies 61

Homebase

AUGUST 25, 2022

And, amidst fluctuating food costs and customer demand, you might have to prioritize your food, beverage, and staffing needs and put upgrading your restaurant HR at the bottom of your list, even if you don’t want to. . So where does HR for restaurants fit into it all, and should it be a higher priority? Do restaurants need HR?

HR Software 52

HR Software Hiring Software Onboarding Software Staffing Software 52

HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As previously reported , in early 2023, the EEOC released a proposed SEP for stakeholder and public feedback. As previously reported , in effect since June 27, the PWFA broadens protections for workers unable to perform one or more essential job functions due to pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions. Not a member?

Planning Tools 102

Planning Tools Hiring Software Recruiting Software Discrimination 102

Ask a Manager

APRIL 12, 2016

Would it be a good idea to talk to HR to give me some time to take care of myself? If your employer has 15 or more employees, you may also be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act , which prohibits discriminating against people with disabilities, which in many cases includes drug addiction.

Compliance Training 50

Compliance Training Retirement Discrimination ATS 50

Ongig

APRIL 4, 2024

So, these tools may aggregate data from various sources like HR systems, employee surveys, and performance evaluations. So, this would include things like equal employment opportunity (EEO) statements and affirmative action requirements. This is done to comprehensively view DEI efforts and also the results.

Hiring Software 59

Hiring Software Assessment Software Recruiting Software Onboarding Software 59

Workable

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I’m in HR, we never joke.) Some require more research than others. When I did “Living with a Hernia,” I didn’t really know about hernias, so I went to the library and just researched hernias for a week. It’s not sexual harassment or age discrimination: It’s retaliation. I’m not joking. Weird Al laughs at himself.

Sexual Harassment 124

Sexual Harassment Harassment Discrimination Recruitment 124

HR Examiner

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And I am an industry analyst and a, a well-recognized authority on the range of HR technologies, including artificial intelligence, which has been my focus over the last five years. So you could see whether or not there was discrimination there. You can find our reports on Amazon for a pretty decent cheap price.

Video Recruiting 97

Video Recruiting Hiring Software HR Software Planning Tools 97

HRWatchdog

JULY 5, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency enforcing anti-discrimination laws at the federal level, in a statement. California is one of several states (approximately half in the country, as mentioned in the Court’s opinion) that expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Elenis , No.

Discrimination 77

Discrimination E-Recruitment Diversity Compliance Training 77

HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

“The #MeToo movement is splashing cold water on whatever embers of romance are struggling to survive between men and women,” Dr. Carole Lieberman, a psychiatrist and author, told Reuters , which also reported that 31 percent of office romantic relationships lead to marriage. Jessica Mulholland, Managing Editor, CalChamber. Not a member?

Sexual Harassment 98

Sexual Harassment Harassment Hiring Software Compliance Training 98

Analytics in HR

OCTOBER 13, 2023

HR professionals deploy them for a variety of tasks, such as recruiting , onboarding , and people analytics. Preventing legal violations : Without proper oversight, organizations might unknowingly breach laws related to data privacy, discrimination, or other areas. The potential applications are vast.

HR Software 86

HR Software Hiring Software Recruiting Software Onboarding Software 86

Homebase

MAY 26, 2023

New hire reporting: Once you officially hire your new employee, US federal law requires that you report all new hires within 20 days to your state. Skilled workers require more competitive wages. This is the document that will outline the job requirements, responsibilities, and qualities required.

Background screening 52

Background screening Hiring Software Wage and Hour Training Hiring 52

ApplicantStack

APRIL 14, 2022

Today’s post includes an overview of applicant management for small businesses and HR departments of one. Now, let’s discuss these HR processes and recruiting tasks in detail. Next, identify the specific skills and qualifications the position requires. Applicant manager software is an indispensable HR tool.

Video Recruiting 52

Video Recruiting Background screening Hiring Software Recruiting Software 52

HRWatchdog

APRIL 29, 2019

For employers who must request information about sex or gender for legally required government reporting (such as EEO-1 Reports), the disclosure of that information must be voluntary. In addition, you can’t discriminate against someone who refuses to provide that information.

Background screening 77

Background screening Discrimination Report ATS 77

Extensis

APRIL 25, 2022

Furthermore, 10% of women report they or their partners have received medical assistance to become pregnant, and men and women are both affected by infertility challenges – roughly 40-50% of infertility problems are male-factor issues. Another advantage of offering family-building benefits? It can actually decrease medical plan costs.

Discrimination 92

Discrimination Recruitment Coaching Resources 92

HRWatchdog

AUGUST 8, 2016

Employers need to aware of the requirements under California’s Fair Pay Act. News outlets are reporting that a large semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company located in San Diego has agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle a pay discrimination claim. Don’t Forget California’s Fair Pay Obligations. Not a member?

Discrimination 40

Discrimination Company Employment Law Policies 40