HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In Redmond, Washington, in 2016, that meant firing the employee who gave his co-worker a brownie laced with THC, the compound known to cause hallucinogenic effects, without telling him. “Oh, please don’t do that,” said Mike Hilley, who works with the paramedic that responded to the employer’s emergency call.

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PlanSource

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. The post From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019 appeared first on PlanSource.

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Insperity

JANUARY 11, 2018

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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Homebase

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In 2016, California approved a statute to increase the minimum wage yearly starting in 2017. Based on the 2016 SB 3 , and inflation adjustments, California’s minimum wage is $15.50 Plus, unlike in other states, California doesn’t allow employers to pay with tip credit , so there’s no tipped minimum wage in the Golden State.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2016

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. Register now! to 12:00 p.m.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Be aware of local ordinances for minimum wage, paid sick leave and other employment laws. On November 8, 2016, the voters of San José passed an ordinance that requires employers to provide hours to existing employees before they hire new employees. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 7, 2016

We are halfway through 2016, and it’s already been a busy year for employers with more action on the horizon. More proposed future changes for employers are on the horizon. CalChamber members can read the new white paper 2016 Midyear Employment Law Update. Check out the top five blog posts so far this year!

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Zenefits

JUNE 14, 2019

New legislation in Nevada makes it the first state to prohibit employers from disqualifying candidates because of a failed drug screen for marijuana. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the new law on June 5. While we attempt to keep the information covered timely and accurate, laws and regulations are subject to change.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 18, 2017

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. . Well, the DOL and OSHA, after updating their fines for 2016 this past summer , have done it again.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 8, 2017

Department of Labor (DOL) said that it is withdrawing two guidance memos on joint-employer liability and independent contractor classification. These guidance memos were issued in 2015 and 2016 under the Obama administration. CalChamber employment law counsel prepared these white papers to help employers understand the rules.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 13, 2016

Public comment is open until July 1, 2016! The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance relating to national origin discrimination and is seeking public input prior to finalizing the guidance. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 21, 2017

For the past five Noels, I’ve concluded my posting year with “The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas.” On the first day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. I’ll be back on January 3, 2018, to kick off 2018 with the first Worst Employer nominee of the new year. Some musical accompaniment).

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2016

Now, the DOL has released a list of the penalties increasing under its watch in 2016. The FMLA penalty for violating the law’s posting requirements will increase from $110 to $163 for each separate offense. The maximum penalty is $525 — up from $210. When do the new penalties apply?

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Trinet

MAY 16, 2016

Employers in New York City have undergone a lot of mandatory changes to employment laws already this year. The most recent one, which NYC employers will need to implement by July 1, 2016, is the New. Visit site for full story.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The new rates take effect January 1, 2016. The 2016 rate changes reflect the 1.4 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post New 2016 Exempt Classification Rates appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. from its previous rate of $7,165.12; and. from $75.19.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The new rates take effect January 1, 2016. The 2016 rate changes reflect the 1.4 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post New 2016 Exempt Classification Rates appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. from its previous rate of $7,165.12; and. from $75.19.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

This bill would require California employers to pay injured workers permanent disability indemnity benefits for disabilities, for which there is no medical certainty were caused by a workplace injury or illness. Governor Brown vetoed a similar bill in 2016. AB 978 (Limon). Staff Contact: Erika Frank.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Beginning in 2016, employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) employer mandate must comply with reporting requirements concerning the health insurance coverage they offer to employees. Applicable large employers must provide the required statements to their employees by February 1, 2016.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 20, 2017

Read on, because it remains critical that anyone who works with (or in spite of) California employment laws must keep himself or herself well informed. Of tremendous significance to the agricultural industry, AB 1066 enacts the Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016, codified at Labor Code Sections 857 to 864.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 7, 2017

This mandate contains a waiver provision for employers who are unable to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports and payroll tax deposits. The EDD began accepting waiver requests from employers in July 2016. Employers can obtain a DE 1245W by: Downloading the DE 1245W from the EDD website.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 14, 2015

The IRS announced higher annual limits for HSA contributions for 2016. The annual maximum HSA contribution for 2016 is: $3,350 for individuals with self-only coverage (no increase from 2015); and. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. 6,750 for family coverage (an increase of $100 from 2015).

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ExactHire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Providing equitable pay initiatives will ensure you remain aligned with state and local employment laws. Shockingly, the Economic Policy Institute found that wage gaps among black and white employees were actually more significant in 2016 than they were back in 1979. What Today’s Candidates Are Looking for in a Company.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Yesterday’s Advisor presented tips from a distinguished panel of employment law experts on the “perfect storm” that’s brewing for HR in 2016. Attorney John Husband, with Holland & Hart LLP, moderated the panel at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium held recently in Las Vegas. What’s Next for the NLRB?

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The DWC has revised the workers’ compensation benefit notice regulations for January 1, 2016. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) revised benefit notice regulations. The revised poster will be required for California employers beginning January 1, 2016.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The 2016 IRS optional standard mileage rate for business miles driven is 54 cents per mile. On December 17, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. cents in 2015).

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secured more than $482.1 million for victims of discrimination in private, state and local government, and federal workplaces during fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. The figures were contained in the EEOC’s fiscal year 2016 Performance and Accountability Report.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). If you missed my post, well, it was long. 1,888 words long.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 13, 2016

Voters approved San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance on June 7, 2016, but the effective date was delayed until the election results were certified. The certification is now completed, and the ordinance took effect on July 11, 2016. Erika Pickles, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). If you missed my post, well, it was long. 1,888 words long.

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HR Digest

MARCH 8, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the issue. During the recent SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference, Vice Chair of the EEOC, Jocelyn Samuels, hinted at the possibility of updated guidance on harassment.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post San José Minimum Wage Will Not Increase on January 1, 2016 appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. This poster is also available at the CalChamber store. Not a member? See how HRCalifornia can help you.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. The post San José Minimum Wage Will Not Increase on January 1, 2016 appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. This poster is also available at the CalChamber store. Not a member? See how HRCalifornia can help you.

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Something Different

APRIL 7, 2015

9 an hour and going to $10 in 2016. …I spent about an hour and a half reviewing California Labor and Employment Law before I became convinced that running a business there like one might run it anywhere else in the country can result in significant fines and 4. This can easily lead to situations like Heyen v. Best, Rory.

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Entelo

DECEMBER 28, 2016

In this post, I explore the ways in which doing freelance research into your candidates can put recruiters on the wrong side of employment law and cause them to inadvertently create an unfair, uneven hiring process for candidates. But when it comes to hiring, it’s a real double-edged sword.

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ExactHire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

As we approach the final quarter of 2015, it is never too early to start preparing for new legislation that will affect hiring practices in 2016. Effective January 1, 2016, Oregon will become the newest state to implement “Ban the Box” legislation for both public and private sector employment. This law, H.B.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For now, it appears that the EEO-1 Component 2 pay data saga (which started back in 2016 ) has come to an end. Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. The EEOC will continue to collect EEO-1 Component 1 data, which is due every March 31 following the reporting year. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yes, it’s 2016. Other 2015 employment laws and their impact on such topics as Pay & Scheduling , Leaves of Absences , Discrimination and many more. Also, CalChamber’s employment law experts updated and modified any HRCalifornia forms, checklists or tools affected by new laws, regulations and court rulings.

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