Employee handbooks contain key employment policies. Private sector employers should not only maintain handbooks, but also understand their significance and purpose. Below we cover the most important elements of effective employee handbooks. The Purpose An employee handbook
The Gift that Never Stops Giving: Pay Transparency for Remote Workers – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen addresses new state pay transparency laws and the complications they create for remote workers.
One-Hour EEO Compliance Training SB 1343 for Staff
Public and private sector employers throughout California have relied on us for more than three decades to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training. We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.
Two-Hour EEO Compliance Training AB 1825/SB 1343 For All Employees
Public and private sector employers throughout California have relied on us for almost three decades to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training. We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.
California’s Mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Are you in compliance with SB 553? Beginning on July 1, 2024, most California employers with one or more employees must establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention program, and including mandatory training for all employees.
Understand the New Rules for Employee Meetings
You may have heard about SB 399, the “California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act.” It prohibits mandatory meetings where the purpose is to communicate the employer’s opinions about “religious or political matters,” including union activities (known as “captive audience meetings”).
Driver’s License and Workers’ Compensation Laws to Take Effect in the New Year
Prohibition on Driver’s License Requirement in Hiring Decisions As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, SB 1100, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, makes it an unlawful employment practice for employers to include a
Understanding the New Protections for Victims of Violence and Expanded CA Paid Sick Leave
As usual, the California Legislature was busy this year! One of the new laws effective January 1, 2025, AB 2499, expands the list of crimes for which employees may take time off, and allows employees to take protected time off to assist family members who are victims of specified crimes. It also permits the use of California paid sick leave for these purposes.
A Wrinkle in Time: “Captive Audience Meetings” – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen discusses state and national trends regarding employee meetings and union protections, even for non-union workers.
CA Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2025
Yes, the California minimum wage is going up again. Effective January 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour. The Director of the CA Department of Finance determined and certified that
A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way! – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Expect Increased Worksite Enforcement Under Trump Presidency
As discussed in a previous post, the incoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to address immigration in the next term, including worksite enforcement and compliance. Based on actions the previous Trump administration’s record
Pro-Union Measures Set to Take Effect
California Captive Audience Ban At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed SB 399, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (“Act”), which was discussed in this blog post. This new law, which will take
The Risks of Modified Duty Programs – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen explains why you need to be careful administering modified duty programs.