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Revised California Criminal History Regulations Start October 1

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In July 2023, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) approved revised regulations relating to the use of criminal history in employment decisions under California’s Fair Chance Act. After the Office of Administrative Law reviews and approves the regulations, they’re set to take effect on October 1, 2023. Employers should look at their criminal background check procedures …

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Do employers need to pay for worker commutes?

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With return-to-office in full swing, the private sector continues to take cue from the public sector. President Joe Biden urged federal agencies to return to work, prompting conversations about what RTO looks like in practice.  The pandemic’s imperative for many to work from home “shook up the workplace,” David Barron, an attorney at Cozen O’Connor, told HR …

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It’s Important That Employees Know Who Can Fire Them

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Employers frequently use lead persons who aren’t supervisors with the authority to fire employees. However, problems can arise when employees believe such leads can fire them. A recent case before the Arkansas Court of Appeals illustrates this problem.  Background  In an unbriefed appeal to the court of appeals, Erin Daniels challenged the Arkansas Board of …

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School’s Back, COVID’s Rising … Here’s a Quick Refresher for Employers

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Sadly, Eris is not the name of the new Taylor Swift album ― it’s the latest dominant coronavirus subvariant infecting people across the country. As of the first week of September, Eris (or EG.5) is responsible for 21.5 percent of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and …

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Advancement Overtakes Flexibility on Workers’ Wish Lists

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Employees are displaying a renewed desire for career advancement, according to the results of a recent survey. When ADP Research Institute asked workers about important aspects of a job, 40% put “career progression” on their lists, compared to only 23% the year before. That jump was so significant that it overtook “flexibility of hours,” according …

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Four Common Problems in Employment Manuals

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Every HR professional struggles, sweats, and possibly rips their hair out (if they have any) over what to put into an employment manual and how best to minimize litigation for their company in the future. Worrying exclusively about liability rather than practicality, however, can lead to significant concerns. Here are some common issues with employment …

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Holidays Can Be Stressful, But Your Holiday Policy Shouldn’t Be

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Holidays mean time off from work to celebrate with family and friends. But for many people, the holidays are filled with tension. Although holidays themselves can be exhausting and stressful, your holiday policy should provide a sense of clarity and relief—not anxiety. Which Holidays to Observe? Under federal law, employers aren’t required to give their …

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Should Companies Require Workers to Take Time Off?

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Aside from the lucky few who truly love their jobs, most people would prefer to be spending time away from work when possible. It’s somewhat counterintuitive, therefore, that Americans spend so much time at work, even when they have PTO available. Employees Leaving PTO on the Table “People were already working long hours before the …

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California’s 2024 Minimum Wage Increases to $16 Per Hour

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On Monday, July 31, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. Per California’s Labor Code, once the state’s minimum wage reaches $15 per hour — which already has occurred, as …

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