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New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1

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It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! The bill went into effect immediately upon signing and remains in effect until January 1, 2023. Wage and Hour.

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Free 2021 California Employment Laws White Paper

HRWatchdog

Even in a months-long pandemic, the California Legislature passed a bunch of new employment laws — some COVID-19-related, some not — that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on or before his September 30, 2020, deadline. The post Free 2021 California Employment Laws White Paper appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog.

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Common Workplace-Related Holiday Questions

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” If you find that pot brownies entered your workplace, take serious and immediate action. In addition to disciplining and even firing the browner baker, inform employees and provide immediate medical attention to those who ingested them. The primary consideration here is consistency. For $99.99

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Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories

SHRM Resources

The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia recently passed an ordinance that amends its existing anti-discrimination law to include protections on the basis of criminal history status and gender expression. The ordinance is effective immediately.

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How to Handle Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention

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And while many consider 50 to be the age that tips older employees into the realm of ageism, workers as young as 40 have experienced age discrimination. Before we get into all the details, let’s define ageism, look at some examples, and highlight ways to reduce age discrimination in the office. Age discrimination and retention.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. Should a positive test result in immediate termination, or should marijuana use be treated like alcohol use?

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Brazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

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This update to Brazilian Labor Law regulates its “Equal Pay Law” 14,611 of July 3, 2023 and came into effect immediately. In cases of pay disparities, employers must create action plans, with detailed goals, deadlines, and training programs. On November 23, 2023, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor issued Federal Decree No.