HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Terminating Employee with Workers’ Comp Claim The workers’ compensation law provides for retaliation protections. Roberts, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment CalChamber members can read more about Employee Protections from Workers’ Compensation Discrimination in the HR Library. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

And if that happens, potentially severe consequences may result: If the relationship goes south, one of the employees may file a sexual harassment or discrimination lawsuit. Even if you discourage workplace relationships, there’s still a chance love may blossom. First, employers can mitigate the risks through carefully drafted policies.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Roberts says that in California there are certain policies that employers are required to have, such as harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention, lactation accommodation, and family and medical leave policies. CalChamber members can read more about the National Labor Relations Act in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 29, 2021

The list of who is a mandated reporter under the law has grown over the years, and AB 1963 is the latest expansion that now includes human resource (HR) employees and certain supervisors working for a business having five or more employees and employing minors. discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc.) Mandated Reporters’.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 15, 2022

Also, if you fire someone for filming illegal working conditions, you may be subject to a retaliation claim. Make sure that your anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies clearly state that harassment or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct of any type will not be tolerated. Sharon Novak, HR Adviser, HR California.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

And, yes, I need to highlight my favorite passages in this library book. You’ll find some obvious ones (ADA accommodations, retaliation), and maybe one or two that may not be on your radar (immigrant/migrant/”vulnerable” workers). What is systemic discrimination? It’s how Sartre did it.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

Denying your employee’s vacation request because she has been absent a lot lately using her California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave could result in a claim that you are retaliating against her for using that protected leave. Ellen Savage, HR Adviser, CalChamber. Like what you see? See how else CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 27, 2022

discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc.) Covered supervisors’ reporting obligations are limited to instances of sexual abuse; however, HR employees are not subject to this limitation and must report all types of child abuse and neglect. CalChamber members can read more about Child Labor Laws and Interns in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Those cases examined individual supervisor liability for discrimination and retaliation under the FEHA, respectively. Roberts, Labor Law Helpline Manager, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert CalChamber members can read more about California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act in the HR Library. Baird and Jones v.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 5, 2020

Anti-Retaliation Provision and Enforcement. Like most other local ordinances, this ordinance has an anti-retaliation provision, barring employers from retaliating or discriminating against any employee seeking to enforce their rights under the ordinance. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

New EEOC guidance is focused on retaliation prevention. This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. Retaliation claims have continued to rise, and retaliation is the number one complaint seen by the agency. EEOC Chair Jenny R.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It’s also important to remember that state and federal law offer protection from discrimination and retaliation based upon their service, certain job protection rights and more. For more information on military and veteran rights and protection, CalChamber members can visit Military Service Leave the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 8, 2017

million to settle a hiring discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. In addition, the EEOC claimed that Bass Pro failed to keep records and documents related to discrimination complaints and employment applications. CalChamber members can read more about Race discrimination in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2018

Although California already has strict rules that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on protected classes, including national origin, the new regulations expand those rules. The regulations also reiterate the FEHA’s prohibitions on harassment and retaliation based on national origin. Not a member?

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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. Not a member?

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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.

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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.

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EverFi - HR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial. Earlier in his career, he was 1 of 5 U.S.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 22, 2015

A panel of experts recently met with the commissioners of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to discuss ways to prevent and rectify retaliation in the workplace. Every year, claims of retaliation top the list of the most frequent charges filed with the EEOC, accounting for almost 43 percent of all claims filed in 2014.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 22, 2015

A panel of experts recently met with the commissioners of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to discuss ways to prevent and rectify retaliation in the workplace. Every year, claims of retaliation top the list of the most frequent charges filed with the EEOC, accounting for almost 43 percent of all claims filed in 2014.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 23, 2020

Retaliation Prohibited. Employers may not terminate, reduce pay or otherwise discriminate against an employee for requesting to use sick leave, or otherwise exercising their rights under the ordinance. CalChamber members can read more about Santa Rosa’s Minimum Wage Ordinance in the HR Library. Enforcement. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 6, 2017

California provides several protections against immigration-related discrimination and retaliation, laws that are stronger than even federal protections. Both California and federal laws also protect workers from national origin discrimination. Immigration Protections. These laws may come into play with protests or walkouts.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A legitimate concern for employers is that one of the employees in the relationship may bring a claim for sexual harassment or sexual discrimination. Steps employers need to take include: Have an effective harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy (CalChamber members can download the appropriate policy on HRCalifornia).

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 26, 2017

Protection against retaliation. Laws prohibiting language discrimination. Anti-retaliation laws protecting a worker’s right to file complaints with California Department of Industrial Relations. The poster provides information on: Misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor instead of as an employee.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Steps employers need to take include: Have an effective harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy (CalChamber members can download the appropriate policy ). Take all complaints seriously and never retaliate against an employee who complains of workplace harassment. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Anti-Retaliation Provision and Enforcement. Employers may not terminate, discipline, discriminate or retaliate against, or reduce the compensation of any employee for exercising their rights under the ordinance, for participating in proceedings related to the ordinance, or for refusing to work based on alleged violation of the ordinance.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Anti-Retaliation Provision and Enforcement. An employee may bring a civil action against an employer, but only for retaliation, and the action must be brought within one year of an alleged violation. CalChamber members can read more about COVID-19: Sacramento City Worker Protection, Health, and Safety Act in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 22, 2017

CalChamber members can read more on Immigrant Workers and Discrimination/Retaliation Protections in the HR Library. The USCIS reviews all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and approval of requests is discretionary. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Not a member?

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Paycor

JUNE 28, 2016

If you were to learn information about a protected class or protected activity, and then made an adverse decision regarding the employee or applicant, you could open yourself up to claims of retaliation or discrimination. Third, the law prohibits retaliation on your part. Custom HR forms, letters, tools, and other documents.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 7, 2021

An employee complained to me that a coworker frequently yells at the employee for parking in the wrong spot and says that the coworker is “discriminating” against him by yelling at him. Discrimination occurs when an employer takes a negative employment action against an employee based, at least in part, upon an employee’s protected class.

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Workable

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I’m in HR, we never joke.) 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. What’s retaliation? I’m not joking. Weird Al laughs at himself. Do you know the No.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Conversely, employers can require that employees disclose romantic relationships and agree to certain terms of conduct, including reacknowledging your Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention policy and signing consensual relationship agreements. Jessica Mulholland, Managing Editor, CalChamber. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MAY 3, 2017

Protections against retaliation. In addition to distributing an information sheet on sexual harassment, employers must post the DFEH poster entitled California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment ” (publication DFEH-162) in a prominent and accessible location in the workplace. New Guidance Also Issued. Not a member?

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