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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ireland

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The Irish employment law is comprehensive and covers various aspects such as employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures. It is advisable to consult legal experts or employment consultants to ensure compliance with Irish labor laws.

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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

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The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers.

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Employment laws to watch in 2019

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Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

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Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways. Senate Bills.

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New California Employment Laws Affect Businesses in 2018 and Beyond

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Several new laws will affect California employers’ daily operations and policies in 2018 and beyond. The California Chamber of Commerce today released the list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2018 and beyond that will affect California employers’ daily operations and policies.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

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The Golden State has the largest state wage-and-hour state enforcement agency in the country. In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers. Other instances of EEOC lawsuits.

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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map)

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Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2019. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are more favorable to employees. per hour with 26 employees or more; $11.00