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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...

Avoid Office Party Pitfalls, Part 2

by Brenna Johnson | Dec 12, 2017 | employee benefits, personnel policies and procedures

Second of a two-part series. This one focuses on employee pitfalls and acceptable behavior. Office holiday parties are meant to be fun. But it is still a business event, and there’s a certain etiquette required. Fail to keep that in mind, and you risk tarnishing your...

California Leads Nation in Transgender Equality Legislation

by Brenna Johnson | Dec 13, 2016 | discrimination and harassment, employer responsibilities, employer restrictions, new laws, personnel policies and procedures

California is at the forefront when it comes to prohibiting transgender discrimination and promoting transgender equality – even as multiple states across the U.S. consider restricting access to restrooms, locker room and other facilities based on the user’s...

Marijuana May Be Legal, But You Can’t Smoke at Work

by Brenna Johnson | Nov 29, 2016 | drug laws, new laws, personnel policies and procedures, protected classes

If you’re wondering about the potential impact California’s legalization of marijuana will have on your business, you can relax. Proposition 64 specifically allows public and private employers to enact and enforce workplace policies pertaining to marijuana. As an...

Employees Can Request Time Off With Pay to Vote in Election

by Brenna Johnson | Nov 1, 2016 | compliance, employer responsibilities, personnel policies and procedures, wage and hour

The election is almost here. As an employer, under the California Elections Code, you have to give employees paid time off to vote if they can’t do so within regular working hours. Post the rules In fact, employers are required to post a notice in a conspicuous spot...

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  • New California Laws for 2018, Part 3
  • Congress Takes Aim at Sexual Harassment on Capitol Hill

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