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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

HRWatchdog

Continuing its tradition, California rings in the new year with changes to employment laws. Mandatory paid sick leave, for example, is a real game changer that will significantly affect the day-to-day operations and policies of California businesses in 2015. Webinar: 2015 Employment Law Updates.

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Avoiding Employment Law Problems in China

Global People Strategist

Online platforms such as Global People Strategist offer global employers exactly what they need to meet both global standards while abiding by and keeping current with local statutes and norms, making compliance with China’s employment laws easy and accessible to the entire organization.

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Penalties for employment law violations just increased … again

HR Morning

The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), for the second time in just six months, are raising the penalties for employment law violations. . In November of 2015, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed. 13, 2017.

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San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights Final Rules Effective March 1

HRWatchdog

Both ordinances became effective on July 3, 2015. In general, the ordinances apply to “Formula Retail Establishments” (or chain stores) with at least 40 formula retail establishments worldwide and 20 or more employees in San Francisco, as well as their janitorial and security contractors. Post a notice on size 8.5″x14″

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A First from the Labor Commissioner: General Contractor Fined for Subcontractor’s Wage Theft

HRWatchdog

of the Labor Code), which took effect on January 1, 2015. In brief, if a labor contractor fails to pay its workers properly or fails to provide workers’ compensation coverage for those employees, the “client employer” can now be held legally responsible and liable. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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Recordkeeping 2015—Papers, Please!

HR Daily Advisor

Recordkeeping is the key to compliance and legal defense—and there have already been some changes to the requirements in 2015, particularly for safety and paid sick leave. Documents are the best way to establish your case and be prepared for any issues regarding legal compliance and legal defense as well as day-to-day business.

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EEOC Will Propose Regulations on Wellness Programs

HRWatchdog

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its regulatory agenda for 2015 and that list includes proposing regulations relating to wellness programs and health risk assessments. Wellness programs and medical history questions have been increasingly targeted by the EEOC. Not a member?