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AB9 Extends Time to File Harassment Claims

by Brenna Johnson | Feb 17, 2020 | #MeToo, compliance, discrimination and harassment, limits on employers, new laws

Employees now have three years, rather than one year, to file complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation under AB9, also known as the SHARE Act (Stop Harassment and Reporting Extension). Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill last year, reasoning that...

SB188 Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

by Brenna Johnson | Feb 10, 2020 | discrimination, dress codes, employer restrictions, limits on employers, personnel policies and procedures, protected classes

It’s a new year, and employers know what that means: a number of new laws affecting the workplace took effect on January 1. Law week we discussed AB51, which is under injunction pending resolution of a lawsuit. Law protects ‘natural hair’ This week...

New California Laws for 2018, Part 3

by Brenna Johnson | Feb 13, 2018 | compliance, discrimination, employer responsibilities, employer restrictions, limits on employers, new laws, personnel policies and procedures

Last in a series on the new California laws affecting employers. In this piece we’ll cover minimum wage increases, immigration enforcement and labor law enforcement. Minimum wage increases On January 1, the California state minimum wage went up to $11 per hour for...

New California Laws for 2018, Part 2

by Brenna Johnson | Jan 30, 2018 | compliance, discrimination, employer responsibilities, employer restrictions, limits on employers, new laws

This is the second of three parts describing new California laws governing employment. This blog will cover the ban on salary history, the New Parent Leave Act and an increase in state-provided benefits. Don’t ask about prior salary In a bid to close the gender pay...

Avoid Office Party Pitfalls, Part 1

by Brenna Johnson | Nov 28, 2017 | discrimination and harassment, employer responsibilities, limits on employers

First of a two-part series on office parties. The first part will focus on employers, the second on employees. Holiday office parties can be fun, but employees and employers alike should beware of potential pitfalls that can ruin the festive atmosphere. Alcohol...

New EEOC Wellness Rules Limit Incentives

by Brenna Johnson | Jun 14, 2016 | compliance, employee benefits, employer restrictions, limits on employers

With wellness programs becoming increasing popular employer offerings, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two final rules on wellness programs May 16 to align them with existing anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities...
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