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New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1

HRWatchdog

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! The legislature responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with several new laws. Wage and Hour.

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New California Employment Laws Affecting Businesses in 2017 and Beyond

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These new laws will affect California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2017 and beyond. CalChamber’s employment law counsel wrapped up their analysis of the significant pieces of employment-related legislation that Governor Brown signed into law.

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New Year, New Laws to Comply With

HRWatchdog

As we head toward the new year, don’t forget there are several new laws affecting California employers in 2017. CalChamber’s employment law counsel analyzed the significant pieces of legislation that Governor Brown signed into law and prepared a white paper summarizing their effects on California employers.

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Was Inconsistent Treatment of Asian USPS Worker Discrimination?

HR Daily Advisor

In 1997, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accepted 16,394 charges alleging retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but that number swelled to 33,082 in 2016. However, that changed after she filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC in May 2011. The cycle continued. Not for Nancy!

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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2017 (Map)

HR Daily Advisor

Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2017. per hour, but the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are more favorable to employees. State minimum wage changes effective January 1, 2017. State minimum wage changes effective July 1, 2017. per hour on July 1, 2017.

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Will Outlawing Questions About Pay History Narrow the Gender Pay Gap?

HR Daily Advisor

The new law in New York City not only prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s pay history, it also prohibits employers from trying to get the information from the applicant’s employer, and from conducting a search of public records to try to discover the applicant’s salary history. Currently, the only U.S.

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DOL Opinion Letters Rise from the Ashes

HR Daily Advisor

In June 2017, the DOL announced that it would be reinstating the use of Opinion Letters going forward. The DOL stated in its June 27 th press release: “The action allows the department’s Wage and Hour Division to use opinion letters as one of its methods for providing guidance to covered employers and employees. Prince, J.D.,