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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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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers.

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Free 2023 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

HRWatchdog

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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What the heck is ‘bleisure’ and how could your company get sued over it?

The Employer Handbook

But, before were break out the champagne to toast Q1 earnings projections, I’ll be the buzzkill with some employment law implications of allowing employees to work remotely out of state. Local employment laws. Prevent discrimination/harassment. Today, it is about ‘bleisure.’ ” on LinkedIn.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

If you’re looking to hire an HR Manager or hoping to become one, take a look at this sample HR Manager job description to learn about the key job duties and required qualifications. This role acts as an important liaison between your employees and leadership to build a positive work environment and promptly address any employment issues.

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Colorado 2023 Summer Employment Law Updates

Turning the Corner

We want to ensure our clients are successful and adapting to the latest changes in laws and regulations affecting Colorado employers, therefore we want to bring a few items to your attention. FAMLI Employers should have submitted their Q2 2023 wage reports and pay premiums to avoid penalties. The deadline was July 31, 2023.

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Key Employment Law Bills Awaiting Gubernatorial Action, Part 2

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, employment law expert Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli, partner with Aprea & Micheli, Inc. join up again to give a second update on remaining key labor and employment-related bills that await the Governor’s pen.