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Employment Law Updates Seminars Ready You for 2017

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The 2016 legislative session produced new laws affecting California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2017 and beyond. Some of the new laws, such as the minimum wage increase, make significant changes to California’s legal landscape. Attend the 90-minute live webinar on January 31, 2017.

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April Webinar Cautions Employers to Pay by the Rules or Pay Up

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When it concerns wage-and-hour laws, California requires more of employers than at the federal level. Your compliance goes beyond paying employees minimum wage and overtime. There are a number of pay issues that affect California employers, so it’s important to understand your legal requirements. Register now!

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September Webinar on Avoiding Meal and Rest Break Violations

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They are about providing employees 30 minutes of off-the-clock, duty-free time within 4 hours and 59 minutes from the start of their shift,” says Erika Frank, webinar co-presenter and CalChamber executive vice president, legal affairs. Misunderstandings about California’s meal and rest break rules may expose employers to liability.”.

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Time-Sensitive Webinar on March 29 Applies to All California Employers

HRWatchdog

Employers take note: after months of public comment and revisions, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council adopted amendments to its Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations. Since harassment is a major source of litigation in California, you’ll want to be absolutely clear on your compliance requirements.

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May 26 Webinar Delivers Specifics for Managing Pregnancy Disability Leave

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“In California there’s a lot of coordination involved between disability leave, pay and medical benefits, as well as addressing accommodation issues,” notes Jessica Hawthorne, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel and webinar presenter. So it’s very conceivable that, like many employers, certain scenarios leave you uncertain.

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Form I-9 Questions? March 17 Webinar Fills in the Blanks

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To ensure full compliance with USCIS requirements and to avoid penalties and liability, employers should be careful to complete the form accurately and secure proper documentation. Webinar: Filling in the Blanks on Form I-9 Requirements and the Hiring Process. Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016. On March 17, you’re in luck.

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Celebrating Small Businesses

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million businesses in California employ less than 10 workers, according to the most recent data EDD collected in 2016. California laws are complex no matter what your company size. Yet, compliance can be even tougher for small businesses that often handle HR issues on the fly without staff dedicated solely to HR.