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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

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The Golden State has the largest state wage-and-hour state enforcement agency in the country. In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers. Other instances of EEOC lawsuits.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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HR outsourcing takes complex or time-consuming tasks off of small business owners’ plates so that they can focus on leading and growing their companies. The process is designed to help take some HR functions off of the business’ plate and transfer them to knowledgeable and experienced HR professionals.

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How Will California’s Fast Food Council Bill Affect QSRs Across the Country?

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On September 5, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, into law in California. Passed by the legislature in August, the bill creates a Fast Food Council, with labor and management at the table, to set standards for wages, safety, security, and time off. Franchisees.

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

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Employers must properly classify and pay employees a corresponding minimum wage, while following overtime and child labor standards. Employers may only hire those who can legally work in the United States and must maintain up-to-date I-9 forms for all employees. Uniform Guidelines for Employment Selection Procedures , via EEOC.

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Did You Fire for Cause or Out of Retaliation?

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Still, if a court finds that you fired or demoted an employee out of retaliation rather than for cause, you violated the law by obstructing the employee’s “ protected activity ,” or the right to speak out about a problem or concern. How employers retaliate. Denying employees overtime (OT) hours, OT pay, or promotions.

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The Complete HR Compliance Glossary

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A regulation managed through the DoL requiring employers to create programs and provide reporting demonstrating that they actively recruit, hire, and train covered veterans, disabled persons, minorities, and women. Applicable large employers ( ALEs) must provide their employees with their personal benefits-related reporting form 1095C.