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New California Labor Laws Effective January 1, 2019

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Dec 26, 2018 10:30:00 AM

There are several significant new labor laws that will impact most, if not all, California employers beginning January 1, 2019. For example, companies in California will need to ensure that appropriate accommodations are made available to certain employees.

 

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Topics: california labor laws, harassment, sexual harassment, lawsuits, accessibility

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training And SB 1343

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Dec 13, 2018 6:00:00 AM

In October 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1343 into law. This law mandates that employers in the state provide all non-supervisory employees with at least one hour of sexual harassment training by January 1, 2020.

 

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Topics: california labor law, labor law compliance, harassment, sexual harassment, workplace bullying

Sexual Harassment Claims And HR Response

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Nov 8, 2018 8:22:02 PM

Sexual harassment claims are on the rise and the burden for a proper and effective response falls primarily on an organization's HR department. But what are the best ways to address claims of workplace misconduct?

 

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Topics: policies and procedures, harassment, employee lawsuits, policy manuals, sexual harassment

California Labor Laws 2018: Update

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Nov 6, 2018 8:05:00 AM

Several labor laws were signed by Governor Jerry Brown at the end of the 2018 California legislative session. These will have a fiscal and policy impact on businesses and employers in California.

 

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Topics: HR compliance, california labor laws, labor law compliance, employee lawsuits, sexual harassment

Preventing Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Oct 23, 2018 2:15:00 PM

While employers may not be able to stop all harassment in the workplace, steps can and should be taken to minimize and actively discourage illegal behavior. In fact, it is required that employers do so.

 

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Topics: employee lawsuits, compliance mistakes, policy manuals, sexual harassment, workplace bullying

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