(Source: HR California presented by CalChamber, by Mike McCluskey, CalChamber Senior Technical Editor – March 23, 2023) During the spring and early summer months, many employers add to their staff by bringing on students who are on break from their studies. This can...
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Business Tax Incentives for Hiring, Retaining, and Training
(Source: HR Watchdog presented by CalChamber, by John Langreck, founding member and principal, Fox Consulting Group LLC - March 7, 2023) Developing a productive workforce has become increasingly challenging since the start of the pandemic. Fortunately, there are...
The Best Leaders Ask These Questions Every Week, According to a Behavioral Scientist
Regular check-in meetings may be more beneficial than you think. (Source: Inc.com, by Minda Zetlin, Author of 'Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work'@MindaZetlin) For each of your direct reports, do you know what's going well, where...
Los Angeles Predictable Scheduling Law Set to Take Effect for Retail Employees
(Source: by Catherine L. Hazany, Torence Shareholder and Zachary V. Zagger, New York Shareholder - Ogletree Deakins Law Firm - February 21, 2023) Retail employers in Los Angeles will soon be required to provide employees with written, good faith estimates of their...
California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Invalidated
(Source: Matthew J. Roberts, Esq., HR Watchdog - February 16, 2023) On February 15, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. v. Bonta, et al. No. 20-15291 (9th Cir. Feb. 15, 2023), which...
Cal/OSHA and Workplace Violence Prevention: What Is an Employer’s Duty Under Current Standards and Guidelines?
(Source: by Karen F. Tynan - Sacramento Author, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm & Robert C. Rodriguez - Sacramento Author, February 1, 2023) Workplace violence is a growing concern in California and across the country, as evidenced by numerous recent tragic incidents...
Did You Know: Employers Must Submit 2023 Injury & Illness Data?
(Source: CalOSHA) Did You Know? Employers must submit required 2022 injury and illness data to the US Department of Labor, Federal OSHA by March 2 if they have: 250 or more employees and are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records. 20-249 employees...
The Rhino 2023 Employment Law Update
(Source: Lisa Aguiar, Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP - January 17, 2023) 2023 marks the end of COVID-19 emergency regulations and the implementation of permanent COVID requirements. While several of the new 2023 laws relate in some way to COVID, businesses can...
Cal/OSHA Extends COVID-19 Regulation for 2 Years
Source: HRWatchdog, December 19, 2022 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board voted 6-1 Thursday to continue California’s COVID-19 regulation until December 2024. As part of the transition from an emergency COVID-19...
Your Place or Mine? Remote Worker Can File FEHA Suit in Her Home County
December 15, 2022 | From HRCalifornia Extra, by Michelle Galbraith, J.D.; HR Adviser, CalChamber During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 35 percent of U.S. businesses increased their number of teleworkers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which also...