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New Reporting/Training Mandate for Businesses Employing Minors

HRWatchdog

What are the new training requirements? 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. Training Requirements.

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Valentine’s Day: What Employers Should Know About Workplace Relationships

HRWatchdog

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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Updated Wage Theft Notice Released

HRWatchdog

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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Steps to Consider When Employee Telecommutes From Another State

HRWatchdog

You will need to work with your workers’ compensation carrier, or an insurance broker to secure coverage in each state in which your employees are working. David Leporiere, HR Adviser, CalChamber. David Leporiere, HR Adviser, CalChamber. CalChamber members can read more about Remote Workers/Telecommuters in the HR Library.

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Scary Stories Abound Even on This COVID-19-Impacted Halloween

HRWatchdog

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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New California FEHA Regulations ‘Clarify’ Definition of Employer

HRWatchdog

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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6 essential HR tools for small business owners

Homebase

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.