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What Are California Employment Laws 2024?

HR Lineup

California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States. As of 2024, California’s employment laws continue to evolve, reflecting the changing needs of its workforce and the broader societal landscape. Failure to provide these breaks can result in penalties for employers.

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Guide to mandatory overtime: Can you force employees to work long hours?

Homebase

If you’re an employee who isn’t aware of mandatory overtime laws, you may think you can refuse overtime work because of labor regulations prohibiting mandatory overtime. . On the flip side, you may be a busy employer who can’t convince their employees to pick up any overtime shifts. Learn more. Is mandatory overtime legal?

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Rethinking the Holiday Office Party in Light of Harassment Scandals

HRWatchdog

Some companies may be rethinking their traditional office holiday party this year due to the spotlight on workplace harassment and the nearly daily allegations against individuals in high profile companies, Hollywood, the media and government. An off-site and after-hours party doesn’t reduce your liability for a company-sponsored event.

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Defining and implementing employment equity in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Employment equity is also huge for modern job seekers, as they want the companies they work for to emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). That means if you want to attract top talent in today’s age, you need to develop and implement an employment equity plan. What is equity in the workplace?

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EMPLOYEE WELLBEING: HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR COMPANY?

HR Counselor's Corner

The last couple of years have been filled with unsettledness and uncertainty for employers and employees alike. Businesses are experiencing an increase in harassment complaints against employees and supervisors. This is a good time to train leaders to spot red flags that may reveal an employee who is struggling.

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Holiday Parties: Proceed with Caution

HRExecutive

The almost daily revelations of workplace sexual harassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year.

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WIRTW #472 (the “back to school” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. EEOC: “gentleman’s club” broke law by refusing to hire male barkeep — via Walter Olson’s Overlawyered. Facebook shuts down anonymous in-house forum over harassment — via The Verge. Employers: Think Losing or Destroying Records Isn’t a Big Deal? via Michigan Employment Law.