In 2019, California was the first of 20 or so states to enact the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act. The Act provides that the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s
Archives for September 2024
Companies are ‘ever-boarding’ to constantly train workers, keep them flexible, and hire less
A lot of companies are wanting to be able to move their staff around either through different locations, departments or different roles within the organization.
Senate Bill 988: Understanding the Freelance Worker Protection Act – What Employers Need to Know
The California Governor recently signed Senate Bill (SB) 988, which establishes the Freelance Worker Protection Act (Act) which imposes minimum requirements relating to contracts between a hiring party and a freelance worker.
Under the new law, “freelance worker” is defined as a person or organization composed of no more than
Senate Bill 399: Governor Newsom Signs Law To Curtail Employer Mandatory Meetings With Employees During Union Organizing
Governor Newsom has officially signed Senate Bill (SB) 399 into law, which enacts the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (Act) to take effect January 1, 2025. California employers have been monitoring its passage because of its potential impact on an employer’s ability to lawfully communicate its position and
Senate Bill 1350: Your Hearth is Cal/OSHA’s New Home: The Agency’s Jurisdiction Expands to Include Household Domestic Services
Cal/OSHA regulates employee safety at places of employment. Historically, household domestic services were excluded from the definition of a “place of employment” and therefore Cal/OSHA’s jurisdiction. With a swish of his duster pen, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1350, which removes this exemption and grants Cal/OSHA control over household
Senate Bill 1100: New California Law Restricts Driver’s License Requirements in Job Postings
On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1100 into law making it an unlawful employment practice to include statements about the need for a driver’s license in job advertisements, postings, applications, and similar employment material. In California, driver’s licenses have increasingly become a condition of employment. The
Assembly Bill 2123: Changes in Managing Employee Leave under Paid Family Leave
On September 29, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2123, eliminating employer’s ability to require employees to use accrued vacation leave before accessing California’s Paid Family Leave Program (PFL).
PFL is a state-run program providing benefits to individuals taking time off to care for a seriously ill child, spouse,
Assembly Bill 2499: California Amends Jury, Court, and Victim Time Off Provisions
On September 29, 2024, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2499, expanding the list of crimes for which employees can take time off and allowing employees to take protected time off to assist family members who are victims of specified crimes. The new law also permits the use of state
Senate Bill 1137: California Amends Law to Clarify Protection for Combinations of Protected Characteristics
On September 27, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1137, which clarifies that the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the provisions of the Education Code
How to Work for a Boss Who Always Changes Their Mind
Working for a leader who always changes their mind is a maddening yet common experience. When the strategy is perpetually changing, it’s challenging to be enthusiastic about the strategy du jour. When rework is viewed as inevitable, high effort is difficult to justify. A leader who constantly changes their mind will often leave behind an emotional wake of resentment. While you can’t control your boss’s behavior, five strategies can help you decrease the number of unwelcome pivots.
Lawsuit filed against north Alabama manufacturer for not accommodating pregnant employee
A lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Polaris Industries on Thursday.
Employer settles claim that HR staff required harassment victim to obtain restraining order
A female employee for a Michigan farming business repeatedly attempted to report a male co-worker’s sexual harassment and physical threats, the agency alleged.
Colorado school district sued for allegedly firing an employee for saying US is the greatest country in the world
The employee allegedly responded to a question about being White by saying he ‘identifies as an American who believes the US is the greatest country in the world’
What are the top findings from Sapient’s HR Systems Survey?
Sapient Insights Group’s Stacey Harris previewed the findings of the HR Systems Survey at HR Tech, highlighting a changing HR tech market.
Are digital tools a way for companies to retain hourly workers?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resetting of the economy that followed it made hourly workers more aware of their value.