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Stay informed on the latest HR laws, regulations, and compliance issues with the HRWatchdog Blog. This blog, run by the California Chamber of Commerce, provides valuable insights and analysis on HR-related topics, including employment law updates, workplace safety, and HR best practices. Readers can expect in-depth articles, legal analysis, and practical tips to navigate the complex HR..
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3h ago
In 2017, the #MeToo movement highlighted the magnitude of issues associated with workplace sexual harassment, including perpetrators requiring private arbitration of sexual harassment claims to...
The post Arbitration Curtailed When Claim Includes Sexual Harassment appeared first on HRWatchdog by Matthew J. Roberts, Esq ..read more
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1d ago
What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the...
The post Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog ..read more
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2d ago
Our indoor office is air conditioned. Does our business need to include the indoor heat illness requirements in our Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?...
The post How Indoor Heat Illness Rule Applies to Air Conditioned Workplace appeared first on HRWatchdog by Mel Davis ..read more
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6d ago
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert...
The post California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1 appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog ..read more
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1w ago
After several delays, the long-awaited California health care worker minimum wage law takes effect on October 16, 2024. When the California Department of Health Care...
The post California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Starts October 16 appeared first on HRWatchdog by Matthew J. Roberts, Esq ..read more
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1w ago
We’ve reached October — the annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now...
The post California Employment Laws Starting 2025 appeared first on HRWatchdog by James W. Ward ..read more
HRWatchdog Blog
2w ago
Recruiter, psychologist, peacemaker, event planner, employee development, benefit expert, teacher, detective — these are just SOME of the many roles and responsibilities human resource (HR)...
The post Celebrating Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day! appeared first on HRWatchdog by Katie Culliton ..read more
HRWatchdog Blog
2w ago
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and California Restaurant Association President and...
The post Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of California’s Prop 32 appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog ..read more
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2w ago
Effective October 10, 2024, San Diego County’s new Fair Chance Ordinance increases protections for job applicants with conviction records by restricting how employers can use...
The post San Diego County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance Starts Soon appeared first on HRWatchdog by Vanessa Greene ..read more
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2w ago
We would like to make our information technology (IT) manager an exempt employee. May we use the computer professional exemption for this purpose? As with...
The post Job Duties, Compensation Keys to Computer Professional Exemption appeared first on HRWatchdog by Matthew J. Roberts, Esq ..read more