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Future-Proofing Your Career: Job Skills for Success in the AI Era

Netchex HR Blog

It’s irresponsible for employers to ignore the growing potential and applications of AI, but that doesn’t reduce the importance of human staff. READ: AI + HR: Workplace Uses, Benefits, and Best Practices For professionals with the right skills, AI is a force multiplier that leaves open plenty of opportunities for uniquely human strengths.

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Privacy Regulations Enforcement Delay Vacated

HRWatchdog

On February 9, 2024, a California Court of Appeal ordered a lower court to vacate its ruling delaying enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations — a ruling the lower court issued in the summer of 2023. Notably, a year after voters approved the CPRA, the law’s exemption for employment-related information expired.

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Attorney General Investigates California Employers’ CCPA Compliance

HRWatchdog

The agency is sending these letters to learn how employers are complying with their legal obligations, according to a press release. As previously reported , the CCPA went into effect January 1, 2023, and among other things, brought previously exempted employment-related information within the privacy law’s scope.

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Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Leave: State/Federal Laws Provide Protections

HRWatchdog

One of our employees informed us that he is planning to enter a six-week alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. An employee who seeks time off to enter an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program may be eligible for leave protections under several state and federal laws. Are we required to provide him leave time?

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California Consumer Privacy Act Will Apply to Employers in 2023

HRWatchdog

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?

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A Look at Drug Testing, Privacy Rights, Last Chance Agreements

HRWatchdog

My employee provided a doctor’s note for recent time off that included information that he was out due to “cocaine poisoning.” With this information, can we require the employee to sign a last chance agreement and submit to weekly drug testing? Drug Testing and Last Chance Agreements. Rehabilitation Leave.

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What to Do When Employee Video Records Workplace Accident

HRWatchdog

The rules surrounding when an employer can video-record employees — notice, privacy zones — are somewhat clear. Before an employer acts, it must investigate the circumstances surrounding the video recording. The filming and the resulting evidence may be legal and protected. More Information. Key Considerations.