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Free White Paper: Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

CalChamber’s employment law experts have wrapped up their analysis of the employment-related legislation that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2023 and summed it up in the free Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws white paper. Learn more about how HRCalifornia can help you. Not a CalChamber member?

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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

HRWatchdog

Unless otherwise stated, these bills are effective starting January 1, 2024. Leaves of Absence Governor Newsom signed SB 616 , a major expansion of the state’s paid sick leave (PSL) law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. These requirements have a delayed implementation, taking effect on July 1, 2024.

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Legislative lowdown: Pay transparency requirements are coming to Washington, DC

HR Brew

It amends DC’s 2014 Wage Transparency Act, which states that employers cannot prohibit workers from discussing wages with other employees. It amends DC’s 2014 Wage Transparency Act, which states that employers cannot prohibit workers from discussing wages with other employees. 19 and signed into law by Bowser about one month later.

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Labor Commissioner FAQ Ties Paid Sick Time Off to Work Day Length

HRWatchdog

I understand that the state is now requiring employers to provide more time off for paid sick leave than it did in previous years. You are correct that beginning January 1, 2024, California state law requires additional time off for paid sick leave. Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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How the Cherokee Nation became a Top 10 employer in Oklahoma

HRExecutive

Becoming a top employer When panelist Samantha Hendricks joined Cherokee Nation as executive director of HR in 2021, she found a lot of “low-hanging fruit” that she and the executive team immediately focused on picking off for improvement. Advertisement - As the largest Native American tribe in the U.S., The nation responded by spending $10.6

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California Paid Sick Leave Changes Guidance Released

HRWatchdog

As previously reported , starting January 1, 2024, the paid sick leave time available to employee increases from three days or 24 hours to five days or 40 hours. To help clarify the new paid sick leave requirements, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently released updated FAQs on changes to the law.

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What the sudden shutdown of a rewards platform means for HR, employees

HRExecutive

Customers of San Diego-based Blueboard were surprised to learn that the experiential employee recognition platform had shuttered last week. Founded in 2014, Blueboard allowed employers and managers to distribute recognition to employees for any reason, from work anniversaries to team building, in the form of experiences.