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. Over the last four decades, the instances of romances between coworkers have risen and fallen — and then risen again!

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 15, 2024

The four-page supplemental notice provides information regarding: Wage rights; Sexual harassment prevention; Retaliation protections; Workplace safety and health; Housing rights; and Workers’ compensation and health insurance. Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

JULY 5, 2022

And that’s not all the EEOC reported: This year, the commission analyzed sexual harassment charges since #MeToo went viral, and released two studies on its voluntary mediation program, which employers found highly effective, fair and neutral. Harassment Charges Since #MeToo. percent of sexual harassment charges compared to 62.2

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The first revised pamphlet ― the California Unemployment Insurance pamphlet — notifies employees of their right to unemployment insurance benefits when they are terminated, laid off or take a leave of absence. To fulfill their legal obligations, employers must make sure they’re giving the most current pamphlet versions to their employees.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 25, 2022

One of the few exceptions is in the area of sexual harassment prevention training. If a company has an employee living in another state who is supervising employees within California, that employee is subject to the harassment prevention training mandate. The short answer is “no.” Court Ruling.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Katie Culliton, Editor, CalChamber CalChamber members can read more about Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities in the HR Library. Learn about the benefits of membership. To help shed light on the subject, the U.S. Burrows in a press release. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

JULY 24, 2023

You’ll also learn about federal legislation that has expanded federal protections for pregnant and nursing workers and how it affects California employers. CalChamber members can download 2023 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper from the HR Library ; nonmembers can download it here. Why is that? Not a member?

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 7, 2017

Acknowledging that his behavior could be seen as sexual harassment, in light of his role in the research, he implied that his role could change if they pursued a relationship. The student later sued him and the university where she was pursuing a doctorate degree, alleging hostile work environment. What Happened.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Federal and California law requires new employees to receive several pamphlets and notices about laws and programs like workers’ compensation, workplace sexual harassment, state disability insurance and paid family leave. One required employee notice — the Notice to Employee pursuant to Labor Code section 2810.5

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Analytics in HR

MARCH 28, 2022

Getting HR right from the start has a massive impact on the success of an organization. Maybe your organization hasn’t had an HR department and has been doing just the bare minimum to get along. Or perhaps you’re starting out and wondering how to build an HR department from scratch. Create an HR plan 11.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 27, 2022

The internship provides training like that given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions. The internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning. But employers must proceed with caution.

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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. “Harassment remains a serious workplace problem that is the concern of all Americans. . Washington, D.C.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

In 2022, for instance, approximately 18 percent of U.S. adults had difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , while the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 8 million people of all ages (2.5

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 25, 2021

One situation in which California’s requirements extend beyond its boundaries is the requirement for supervisors who oversee employees within California to receive sexual harassment prevention training, even if they work outside of the state. David Leporiere, HR Adviser, CalChamber. David Leporiere, HR Adviser, CalChamber.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Do I have to lay them off after that period? All direct hires in California now must be trained on sexual harassment prevention in a timely fashion, and are entitled to sick pay, unlike 20 years ago.). Dana Leisinger, HR adviser, CalChamber. CalChamber members can read more about Types of Workers in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Can insensitive costume choices, even when employees are working from home, lead to discrimination and harassment claims? Some 2020-themed costumes suggested online include the fly from the vice-presidential debate, a “Karen,” “Tiger King” or Sexy Fauci. If that task isn’t at least mildly frightening, we don’t know what is.

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Extensis

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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Extensis

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 20, 2017

Many well-known companies are making news lately for alleged employment violations, including sexual harassment allegations, wage-and-hour violations and independent contractor issues. CalChamber members can read more about Mandatory Supervisor Harassment Prevention Training in the HR Library. Not a member?

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Keka HR Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Analytics is the vaccine for fuzzy thinking,” remarked Kshitiz Sachan, Lead Process Strategist, Keka HR. Technology. The enabler, liberator and provider. Yet its tentacles are wriggling into areas we – humans – thought were ours only to claim. A virtue is turning into a specter for employees.

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Advos

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Get HR Funding News Delivered To Your Inbox. Every week we send a summary of funding announcements, M&A and partnership news from the HR marketplace. Eight months after the VC world was rocked by widespread claims of harassment, the industry trade group is distributing HR guidelines. Grow Interest In Your HR Brand.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling in Stericycle, Inc. and Teamsters Local 628, and how it affects California employers’ workplace rules and handbooks. Stericycle, Inc. Roberts says.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Employers are legitimately concerned that one of the employees in an office relationship may report sexual harassment or sexual discrimination. Additionally, California employers can be held strictly liable for a supervisor sexually harassing a subordinate. On Valentine’s Day, consumers plan to spend $7.78 on co-workers and $93.24

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 28, 2018

The Labor Commissioner’s Office has recently launched an online registration system and urges janitorial employers to register quickly. Employers can register online or by mail and pay a $500 nonrefundable application fee. CalChamber members can read more about Requirements for Janitorial Workers in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 5, 2024

On February 21, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that an employer violated federal law when it directed an employee to remove the hand-drawn acronym for Black Lives Matter — “BLM” — from their work apron to comply with the company’s dress code. What Happened in this Case?

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Even though office romances hit a 10-year low, California employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With the influence of the #MeToo movement, the EEOC saw a 12 percent increase in the number of sexual harassment charges filed this year. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demonstrates a heightened awareness in the workplace about sexual harassment since the #MeToo movement took off last year. million in FY 2017.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In June 2019, the Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) approved new regulations, which primarily seek to “clarify” the definition of employer that will determine when to apply the FEHA including the FEHA’s harassment prevention training requirements. Definition of Employer.

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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.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Although employers should generally avoid inquiring into an employee’s off-duty activities, particularly in the absence of an effect at work, an employer may rightly be concerned about liability related to workplace romances. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate.

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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. Advertisement.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate. Although Valentine’s Day usually brings pleasant thoughts of chocolates and other sweets, the thought of romance at work can leave a bitter taste for employers. Relationships between employees and supervisors are particularly problematic.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the current state of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and how it will affect employers starting January 1, 2023. What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? Who Is Covered by the CCPA?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We have a new hire who says the harassment prevention training section on gender identity is against her religious beliefs and asks to skip this section of the training and testing. Isn’t this a required part of the training for California? Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

One major fast food chain’s CEO learned recently that even consensual, romantic workplace relationships can get employees into trouble. First, if the relationship goes sour, one of the employees may file a sexual harassment or discrimination claim. CalChamber members can use the Consensual Relationship Agreement form in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 30, 2019

Workers believe their managers can spot mental health issues and direct employees to the appropriate resources; 92 percent of employees are confident that managers are properly trained to refer employees to mental health resources. Mental illness is one of the top causes of worker disability in the U.S., Serious mental illness costs the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 30, 2018

California already has strict rules that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on protected classes, including national origin. CalChamber members can read more about National Origin in the HR Library. Learn about the benefits of membership. If approved, the likely effective date is July 1, 2018. Not a member?

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