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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

HRWatchdog

This year’s legislative session ended with a flurry and, as usual, hundreds of bills were sent to California Governor Newsom’s desk, many of which impact employment law. Employers have some much-needed time to create and implement their plan. Unless otherwise stated, these bills are effective starting January 1, 2024.

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New 2023 California Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

Employers can require documentation to support the leave, and the leave must be completed within three months of the family member’s death. Discrimination. Two new laws will expand the scope of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). First, AB 2188 adds cannabis protection to the state’s discrimination law.

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Free 2020 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

HRWatchdog

As we chug along in one of recent history’s most interesting years (to put it mildly), much of the focus has been on the COVID-19 pandemic , but employers should also be aware of some non-COVID developments — including new discrimination and safety regulations, privacy enforcement, local minimum wage updates, and recent court decisions.

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Does Using AI and Algorithms to Screen Employees Put Your Company at Legal Risk?

Cisive

Many of these technologies promise to help organizations improve their ability to find the right person for the right job, and screen out the wrong people for the wrong jobs, faster and cheaper than ever before. The post Does Using AI and Algorithms to Screen Employees Put Your Company at Legal Risk? appeared first on.

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State-Based Approaches to Marijuana Laws Impact Employment Screening

Sterling Check

With no uniform standard, this can create a compliance and policy challenge for employers. The general rule is that employers can deny employment to applicants or terminate employees who test positive for marijuana use. Other state equal employment laws may need to be considered as well.

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AI in Staffing: Legal Risks and Considerations

COATS Staffing Software

TCI Business Capital sat down with Kate Bischoff, Employment Law & HR Consultant, to discuss legal considerations, vendor analysis, and the strategic use of AI for recruiting. Usage analytics focus on monitoring user activity, such as keyboard usage and on-screen engagement.

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New Employment Laws for 2021: What They Mean for HR Professionals

Flimp Communications

With the infamous 2020 in the rearview mirror — hopefully along with the unprecedented challenges that accompanied it — HR professionals are hoping for a less chaotic year. HR professionals are well equipped to handle the new employment laws going into effect this year. HR teams everywhere answered the call.