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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”. Federal Contractors Employment Laws.

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California Legislature Passes Bills on Discrimination in Employment, PSL Expansion, Reproductive-Related Bereavement Leave

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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, employment law expert Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli , adjunct professor at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and a partner with Aprea & Micheli, Inc., The bill also provides legislative findings and declarations to help provide definition and guidance.

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3 Ways To Avoid Legal Traps In Candidate Screening

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How Can We Avoid Legal Traps in Candidate Screening ? At the same time, you need to be aware of the legality of screening potential employees and make sure that you do not violate any employment law or anti-discrimination law in the process. Screening Law Violations. In 2012, Pepsi paid $3.13

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August 2023 Legal Updates

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We provide employers of all industries, sizes, and locations with solutions that empower employers to handle complex compliance issues with less time, cost, and complexity than traditional methods.

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Ninth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court About FEHA Liability for Agents of Employers

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the California Supreme Court to determine whether a business entity acting as an agent of an employer can be held directly liable for employment discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) ( Kristina Raines et al. Healthworks Medical Group et al. ,

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California Supreme Court Imposes FEHA Liability on Agents of Employers

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Overbroad Medical Exams This case originated as a class action lawsuit led by two individuals, Kristina Raines and Darrick Figg, who applied for positions with two different employers. The common thread between Raines and Figg is that they both were required to undergo pre-employment medical screenings conducted by U.S.

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Washington State Passes Bill Limiting Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis

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Employers are required to comply by January 1, 2024. The newly passed bill severely limits an employer’s ability to test applicants for most positions for cannabis. Specifically, employers cannot discriminate in hiring based on a drug test that detects the presence of “nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.”