There is a lot of confusion around the hyper-technical employment laws California’s legislators seem to favor. Meal and rest breaks must be provided. They must be provided at certain times of the day, for a certain duration...more
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced last week that it will commence random telephone interviews of employers about their anti-harassment and diversity policies. An outgrowth of the DFEH’s...more
Earlier this year, California employers became subject to new workplace regulations pertaining to protections for transgender applicants and employees. These regulations expanded existing protections under the Fair Employment...more
The following is a summary of the most significant new laws that will affect California employers in the upcoming year.
New Parent Leave Act -
Employers with 50 or more employees are already familiar with the ob ligation...more
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The federal government requires employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. As of January 22, 2017, all employers must use the new I-9 Forms released...more