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Watch Out California Employers: SB 1162 On Track To Become Law

Trusaic

If passed, SB 1162 would become one of the most aggressive pay equity laws in the U.S. . Newsom has until September 30, 2022, to sign the bill into law. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), also known as the Civil Rights Department, no longer has to publish organizations’ pay data online and available to the public.

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What Are California Employment Laws 2024?

HR Lineup

California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States. As of 2024, California’s employment laws continue to evolve, reflecting the changing needs of its workforce and the broader societal landscape. Failure to provide these breaks can result in penalties for employers.

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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. Leaves of Absence Governor Newsom signed SB 616 , a major expansion of the state’s paid sick leave (PSL) law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

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Wage Transparency Act Passes in District of Columbia

Trusaic

Bill 25-194 , or the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 will require employers to include salary information in job listings. DC’s Wage Transparency Act aims to address one of the worst pay gaps for women of color in the US. Wage history ban: Employers cannot screen job applicants based on their wage history.

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Late Payment of Wages: Per Worker Penalty Escalates with 2nd Violation

HRWatchdog

Do we owe each employee an additional seven days of pay as a penalty for the late payment of their wages? The short answer is “no” — you are not responsible to pay each of your employees seven days of pay because you were late paying wages during their employment. Not a member?

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

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 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. Minimum Wage. HR teams everywhere answered the call.