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The Law On Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

While overall sexual harassment complaints have ebbed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and have fallen below their post-#MeToo movement highs, jury awards continue rising. Employers who receive a complaint about workplace sexual harassment need to take immediate steps to investigate the matter and take remedial action when warranted. But the best way to

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California New Law And Regulations For 2023: Part II

This is the second half of a two-part article on the new laws and regulations affecting businesses in California. 6) MINIMUM WAGE HIKE On Jan. 1, 2023, the California state minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for employers of all sizes. The state minimum wage also governs the exempt employee threshold salary, which

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2023 New Laws for Small Businesses in California

In 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed many laws impacting California employers.   Some of the new laws became effective immediately and others, including some that were signed into law just weeks ago, take effect January 1, 2023, or later. These new laws address several topics, including supplemental paid sick leave, pay transparency, leaves of absence,

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NEW LAW BARS ‘DISCRIMINATION’ AGAINST CANNABIS-USING EMPLOYEES

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants who use cannabis on their time off. The law amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to prohibit discrimination against an individual based on “an employer-required drug screening test” that detects the presence

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Three Bills Employers Need to Watch

There are three measures progressing in the state Capitol that businesses should keep an eye on as they could have profound effects for them. The measures passed their houses of origin by the legislative deadline of May 27 and will now be heard in the other house. The bills, if they become law, will affect

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Know the Law Before Taking on Summer Interns

If you hire interns during the summer months as a way to buffer your operations during this busy period or at any other time, you need to understand your obligations as an employer, particularly if your interns are unpaid.   Under federal law, the majority of interns must be paid at least the prevailing minimum wage

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