High Times Ahead for Employers in California

High Times Ahead for Employers in California

By Ellen E. Cohen & Kishaniah Dhamodaran on September 19, 2022 Jackson Lewis On September 18, 2022, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, which makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any...
How to Confront Bullying Behavior at Work

How to Confront Bullying Behavior at Work

by Brittney Maxfield September 14, 2022 Dear Crucial Skills, I work with a senior employee who is passive-aggressive, interrupts the boss, pontificates, challenges direction he does not agree with, and diminishes team morale. I’d like to talk with him about this, but...
Update on COVID Paid Sick Leave

Update on COVID Paid Sick Leave

By CalChamber – September 2, 2022 AB 152 (Committee on Budget) COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave passed the Legislature on August 31 and awaits action by the Governor. The bill establishes the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program within the Governor’s Office of...
Worker Fatigue Leads to Injuries

Worker Fatigue Leads to Injuries

Worker Fatigue Leads to Injuries Research estimates that 13% of workplace injuries can be attributed to fatigue, and 43% of American workers admit they may be too tired to function safely at work. Employers can reduce the risk of fatigue and assist employees by...