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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

In the Golden State, keeping track of and administering California’s onerous employment laws can be a full-time job in itself. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Discrimination and harassment.

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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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Holiday Parties and Harassment

HR Counselor's Corner

But with holiday parties come the potential for a few legal pitfalls for employers. If you are planning a holiday party, you may want to consider a few tips to reduce your liability for unwanted issues while keeping the event fun and festive during this joyous holiday season. Doing so can decrease the risk of a sexual harassment claim.

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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” Not only can workplace retaliation contribute to a toxic work environment, it can also lead to lawsuits. What is retaliation in the workplace?

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6 less recognized forms of harassment or discrimination

Insperity

Many businesses leaders, managers and co-workers fail to appreciate subtle or less aggressive behaviors that others can perceive as harassment, discrimination or the creation of a hostile work environment. You don’t have to tell your off-color joke directly to the offended party for it to be legally dangerous. Third parties.

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What’s New in the EEOC’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan?

HR Digest

By decoding the new EEOC strategic plan, HR leaders can get a better understanding of how the organization aims to address workplace discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plays a crucial role in enforcing federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination.

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A Single Incident of Harassment or Discrimination Can Subject Employers to Legal Liability

Zenefits

Woods, sued his former employer, French Market Corporation, claiming violations of several federal civil rights laws. His former employer, it was determined, violated federal law by subjecting him to a hostile work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The plaintiff, Anthony J. The 5 th Cir.