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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

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This year’s legislative session ended with a flurry and, as usual, hundreds of bills were sent to California Governor Newsom’s desk, many of which impact employment law. 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.

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Free White Paper: Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws

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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. CalChamber members can access the white paper here.

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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

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Continuing its tradition, California rings in the new year with changes to employment laws. Did you also know that employers can now be accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to hire workers? Webinar: 2015 Employment Law Updates. Time: 10 a.m. –

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Employment Laws Every Alabama Business Owner Should Know

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It’s important to stay up to date on all of the employment laws in your state so that you can maintain compliance in your business. However, remember that our summary is not qualified legal advice, laws are always subject to change, and they can vary from municipality to municipality. . per hour, including tips. . Minimum Wage.

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Was Graveyard Shift Transfer a Result of Discrimination?

HR Daily Advisor

The court’s ruling provides reassurance to employers that not every employee inconvenience and workplace complaint gives rise to a federal claim. In September 2014, “Shirley,” an African-American woman, began working part-time as a licensed practical nurse for healthcare provider Covenant Dove. to 7:00 a.m.

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I’m a public employee and the governor pushes religion at work

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A reader writes: Unlike the bulk of your letters, I’m going to name my employer for two reasons: (1) I technically work for an elected official so it’s not a standard boss/employee relationship and (2) multiple reporters covered and recorded the behavior in question because these were public events. I am also an atheist.

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Employees May Bring PAGA Claims for California’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law

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However, on February 24, 2023, a California Court of Appeal held that the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHF) also allows for an employee to bring a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim against their employer ( Wood v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals , No. D079528 (Feb. 24, 2023.)). Not a member?