HR Brew

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced updated plans to support racial and gender equity in the workforce, it said in a press release on Feb. The department will also facilitate relationships between local governments and private companies to ensure employers use good hiring and retention practices.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 27, 2023

employers are required to complete Form I-9 whenever they hire someone. There’s a new Form I-9 and employers must switch over to the new version by November 1, 2023. My state (Florida) just passed a new law requiring private employers with at least 25 employees to use E-Verify. through the employment eligibility check.

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Trusaic

JANUARY 18, 2024

Bill 25-194 , or the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 will require employers to include salary information in job listings. In this article, we consider the current pay gap in DC, the impact of legislation, and take a look at the most recent pay equity laws. Pay transparency is coming to the District of Columbia (DC).

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Trusaic

JANUARY 25, 2024

A federal court in California has ordered the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to release the EEO-1 reports of federal contractors. The CIR asked for all Type 2 Consolidated EEO-1 Reports filed by federal contractors and first-tier subcontractors 2016 through 2020. Further, one in four U.S.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For the first time in a long while, COVID-19 didn’t dominate headlines — in fact, two COVID-19 laws that have been in effect since 2020 will sunset at the end of 2023! From figuring out 2023’s new pay scale disclosure law in January to another U.S. per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. Goodbye, 2023!

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Federal and California law requires new employees to receive several pamphlets and notices about laws and programs like workers’ compensation, workplace sexual harassment, state disability insurance and paid family leave. One required employee notice — the Notice to Employee pursuant to Labor Code section 2810.5

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Extensis

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quick look: Government contractors and other federal agencies must update company policies to comply with the latest salary history and pay transparency regulations. Here’s a quick summary of these new requirements and how professional employer organizations (PEOs) can make meeting industry compliance smoother.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Every California business is required to post 18 employment notices to ensure their employees are aware of their rights in the workplace. CalChamber’s convenient 28″ x 46″ all-in-one poster combines all 18 separate state and federal employment notices that California employers must post.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The new year brings new employment laws, posters and employment notices for employers. January 1 is not the only deadline employers needed to be worried about; several new laws go into effect later this year, including: California’s new general industry workplace violence prevention standard , effective July 1, 2024.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 15, 2024

The same bill — AB 636 — also required employers provide additional information to H-2A agricultural employees. According to the bill’s language, in federal fiscal year 2022, more than 43,000 foreign agricultural temporary workers were admitted to California under the federal H-2A visa program — a dramatic increase over prior years.

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PeopleStrategy

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s essential to ensure that each worker is accurately classified as either an employee or an independent contractor based on the updated criteria set forth by the DOL. It does not apply to other laws—federal, state or local—that use different standards for worker classification.

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Trusaic

JANUARY 9, 2024

On November 23, 2023, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor issued Federal Decree No. 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.

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ComplianceHR

APRIL 5, 2024

April 2024 Legal Updates If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes. Below is a reminder of April 2024 legal updates with effective dates.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many new employment laws in 2023 have been introduced to reshape the regulations that oversee the safety of US citizens, and companies that want to avoid any complications in the future should ensure they update their regulations and policies to match them as well.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outside of the EU, Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Law shares the same goal of equal pay for work of equal value. It aims to eliminate the gender pay gap by introducing some of the most stringent and comprehensive pay transparency laws seen to date. It is also a driving principle of the EU pay reporting framework.

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Hppy

JANUARY 25, 2022

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”. Laws for Paid Leave. Choice of Laws in 2022.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

California employers are required to post 18 separate state and federal employment notices in each business location and jobsite where employees can easily see and read it. Due to a rare mid-year update, employers must post two updated federal workplace notices. Also of note is that the U.S.

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BackStitch

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The backstitch HR law blog is a monthly series where we provide the latest updates on upcoming and recently in-effect legislation. Here are short snippets of State, Federal, and Global changes in HR and employment law, so your organization can be prepared for changes this month.

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MP Wired For HR

APRIL 25, 2024

This blog post unpacks the details and what it means for you, whether you’re an employee or an employer. Goodbye Noncompetes, Hello Opportunity The new rule aims to level the playing field by prohibiting employers from enforcing noncompete clauses against most workers. New Noncompetes?

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Cupa HR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On February 23, a federal judge with the District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction barring the NCAA from enforcing its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits. CUPA-HR will continue to monitor for and keep members apprised of any updates on these cases.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 24, 2023

In California, there’s no “slow season” when it comes to employment laws and human resources. Luckily, one of CalChamber’s employment law experts highlighted this year’s significant developments so far in the free 2023 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper. Why is that? Not a member?

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6Q

JUNE 8, 2023

HR compliance refers to the adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees. Compliance with these laws helps businesses avoid legal issues such as lawsuits, penalties, and fines, which can be costly and damaging to the company’s reputation.

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Accurate Background

MARCH 21, 2024

In recent years, marijuana laws in the United States have undergone a dramatic transformation. Once considered taboo, the use and possession of medicinal and recreational marijuana has become more and more widely accepted, leading to shifting laws at both state and federal levels. The exception is federal law.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 23, 2023

Canada is one of the most significant countries regarding employment standards, labor policies, and quality of living. The recent changes in the country’s labor laws have sparked positivity in federal employees. Today, we will discuss the impact of Canada’s labor law changes on employees.

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Helpside

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

An HR compliance audit reviews business operations to make sure they are adhering to relevant laws. Identify compliance gaps: Pinpoint the areas that your company is not being complaint to laws and regulations, so that improvements can be made as soon as possible. How does an HR compliance audit work?

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 19, 2023

On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration , the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long running COVID-19 technical assistance resources — What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEOC Laws.

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HR Counselor's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Jerry Dancy Redmond, Esquire In the past few weeks, employers have been subjected to a flood of articles and webinars offering “next steps” for handling the proposed salary threshold increase for exempt employees. The media buzz has created more than a little angst among compliance-minded employers.

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Hppy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Diverse and Engaged CEO Dee Marshall has noted that many companies don’t update their employee handbook as often as they should, and this seems to be the case among a variety of professions. With further employment laws coming into place in 2023, this is the perfect time for you to revamp your company’s employee handbook.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 24, 2023

On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long running COVID-19 technical assistance resources — What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEOC Laws.

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Sterling Check

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With 2024 already well underway, employers everywhere are wondering how new laws will affect their hiring this year. Since so many regulatory developments concerning employment decisions have occurred in just the last few years, hiring laws can be a difficult area for HR professionals to monitor.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule updating its joint-employer test, greatly expanding who may be considered a joint employer of a worker under the National Labor Relations Act standards. For this reason, the court found the new rule well outside the bounds of common law and, thus, unlawful.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In California, every business is required to post not only the Wage Order(s) that apply to its operation and the Minimum Wage Order where employees can see them, but also 16 additional employment notices. And eight of the required 18 employment notices have mandatory updates effective January 1, 2023.

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ComplianceHR

APRIL 15, 2024

HR Update: Mental Health Issues in the Workplace Employees are struggling now, more than ever, with mental health issues. Moreover, the need to deal with these issues is affecting both employees and employers. Littler’s recent 2 the Point “ How can employers address the effects of employees’ mental health issues in the workplace?

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MP Wired For HR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Looking to the Future of Legislative Updates October 30th, 2023 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn We’ve explored the recent decisions and rulings with Legislation and the Supreme Court , but what developments should we anticipate in the foreseeable future? Despite a slight increase to 1.9

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Analytics in HR

MARCH 20, 2024

corporations have paid out a staggering $3 billion in employment-related and civil-rights lawsuits over allegations that their employer did not comply with applicable laws. Compliance minimizes the risk of employment-related grievances, legal penalties, fines, and lawsuits. The risk of non-compliance can be detrimental.

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Sterling Check

JUNE 22, 2023

As states continue to legalize both recreational and medicinal uses of marijuana, employers are challenged to find ways to keep their employees safe and productive while ensuring their businesses are following all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. First, let’s briefly sum up both of these laws.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

As we move into the latter half of 2022, California employment law continues to move along — and employers should make sure they’re complying with the new regulations, court rulings, local ordinances and other employment law developments that have occurred thus far in 2022. Not a member yet?

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