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Emerging Trends in Employment Laws for 2022

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold in 2022 it’s expected that employment laws will evolve according to the situation. Many employers will be facing legal questions as they adapt their policies to meet the requirements of the “new normal”. Booster Shots in 2022. Reopening for Business in 2022.

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New 2023 California Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

Specifically, employers will be prohibited from discriminating against an employee or job applicant based on the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace. Lastly, as previously reported , AB 152 extended employee’s eligibility to use 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick leave through December 31, 2022.

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Legislative Updates: New California Employment Laws

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Here is a breakdown of five (of the many) recently enacted (or amended) California employment laws. 5 New California Laws Every Employer Should Be Aware Of 1. It’s important to note that this bill does not preempt state or federal drug testing requirements as a condition for employment.

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Should Employers Relax Background Checks to Overcome Hiring Challenges?

Sterling Check

Now more than ever, candidates and employees need to feel that their employer is actively taking measures to help keep them safe and secure. Background screening, when approached carefully and with consideration, is an ideal way to help build a safe and trusted workforce. Ban the Box and Fair-Hiring Laws.

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Navigating U.S. Privacy Law and Background Screening

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For Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs), there’s a large framework of laws guiding the work of background screening companies. This also includes employers that use consumer reports to make hiring decisions. The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) was passed May 2022 and goes into effect July 2023. Connecticut.

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Criminal Record Checks 101: What Job Candidates Need to Know

Sterling Check

In today’s workplace, background checks are nearly ubiquitous, with criminal screening especially on the rise. A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 92% of surveyed employers conduct employment background screening for their full-time employees, contractors, temps, and even volunteers.

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HR Conferences in 2022

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HR conferences in 2022 seem to be moving back to normal (in-person), yet there are still a good amount of virtual events. 2022 HR Conferences Table. 2022 HR Conference Table. 3-Mar LAX TechRecruit Conference 2022 Mar. 23-Mar Designing Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding Initiatives Mar. 2, Virtual/Online.