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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. They also have to content with a regulator, the California Industrial Welfare Commission, whose regulations have the force of law. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

In 2019, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom enacted 870 bills. Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in 2019. Superior Court of Los Angeles. AB 9 extends that period from one to three years.

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Top Nine Blog Posts of 2019

HRWatchdog

Although we are a few days into the new decade, let’s look back at the top HRWatchdog blog posts of 2019. They offer an overview of the most pressing questions HR professionals had in 2019 as well as the major updates and clarifications on confusing topics for California employers. Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws.

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6 essential HR tools for small business owners

Homebase

HR responsibilities often include: Employee termination and offboarding Employment law compliance Employee engagement and retention Hiring and onboarding Training and development Employee payroll , compensation, and benefits Of course, HR is vital when it comes to managing large teams. What is HR? But this simply isn’t true.

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Resist assuming that employee’s disability might cause a safety hazard

Business Management Daily

Challenging a disabled employee’s capacity for work can backfire badly, especially if it looks as if the decision to challenge was really based on disability discrimination and harassment. And he alleged that the requests for medical information were a form of disability discrimination and harassment. McAleenan , WD TX, 2019).

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How to steer clear of Age Discrimination in Employment Act lawsuits

Business Management Daily

Let’s take a closer look at the current laws governing age nondiscrimination so you can steer clear of potential lawsuits. Discrimination occurs when age is used as a factor in employment decisions such as hiring, promotions, and terminations. An older gentleman comes in for a job interview. Age discrimination under the ADEA.

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Insights from Sterling’s 4th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Summit

Sterling Check

More than 35 industry professionals from hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, and more gathered at this yearly meeting to discuss current and emerging challenges, discuss best practices, learn from industry thought leaders, and network with peers. “This helps us continuously evolve and innovate.