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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on Expanded Protections for Independent Contractors and Freelancers

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 1/24/2020

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) has published guidance regarding an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that expanded protections under the law to independent contractors and...more

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What US: Washington State Companies Need To Know

International Lawyers Network on 10/1/2019

Below are summaries of recent laws adopted in Washington State that could be interpreted as relating to the #MeToo movement. Some of them directly address sexual harassment and sexual assault; others are directed at providing...more

Sexual Harassment Dominates California Legislation in 2018

Fisher Phillips on 2/21/2018

As we discussed back in January, sexual harassment appears to be the hot topic for the California State Legislature’s 2018 session. This is certainly not a surprise, as issues related to sexual harassment and the #MeToo...more

California Employers Face New Notice Requirement for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Time Off

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/9/2017

The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has published a new form that must be added to the growing list of documents that employers are required to provide to employees at the time of hire. The new...more

Now in Effect: California Employers Must Provide New Hires with Written Notice of Victim Rights

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/31/2017

As reported in our new laws for 2017 post, employers must give written notice to new employees (and to current employees upon request) explaining the rights of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. All...more

Alert: California New Hires Must Receive Notice of Workplace Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence

Cooley LLP on 7/27/2017

Existing California law prohibits employers from discharging or in any manner discriminating or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking who takes time off work for...more

July 1, 2017, Notice Required Regarding Domestic Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault

BakerHostetler on 7/19/2017

Effective July 1, 2017, California employers with 25 or more employees are required to provide to new employees upon hire and to current employees upon request notice regarding the rights of victims of domestic violence,...more

California Issues New Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking Notice

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/17/2017

As required under AB 2337, California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) has published a new written notice to employees, in English and Spanish, regarding their rights to take protected leave for domestic...more

Reminder: Notice of Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence Required for All California New Hires as of July 1, 2017

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 7/11/2017

This is a reminder that as of July 1, 2017, California employers must provide all new hires and any current employee who so requests a written notice of rights of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. ...more

On the Horizon: Laws Going Into Effect in Early 2017

Payne & Fears on 1/4/2017

The California Legislature continues to be very active in passing pro-employee legislation, creating additional compliance burdens and litigation risks for employers. The following summary contains the key new laws employers...more

The Employment Law Authority - November/December 2016

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/7/2016

Court Upholds Employer’s Dreadlock Ban Finds Grooming Policy Did Not Violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act - A federal appellate court recently held that an employer’s policy banning dreadlocks did not constitute...more

California Employment Law Notes - October 2016

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 10/26/2016

Newly Enacted California Statutes - Minimum Wage Increases - As of January 1, 2017, businesses with 26 or more employees must pay a minimum wage of $10.50 per hour; the rate increases to $15.00 per hour in 2022....more

California Legislative Update: Which Bills Made the Final Cut?

Littler on 10/4/2016

Although the California Legislature sent Governor Jerry Brown bills on bed bugs, powdered alcohol, and making denim the official state fabric, the laws enacted in 2016 affecting the state’s private-sector employers were...more

Employers' Legislative Update: Governor Brown Signs New Bills

Lewitt Hackman on 9/21/2016

Tis the season for new laws in California and not all of it brings good tidings and cheer for employers. Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed several state Assembly and Senate Bills affecting those who employ domestic...more

EEOC’S Lawsuit Against Costco to Proceed

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 12/22/2015

Court Denies Warehouse Retailer's Attempts to Avoid Trial on Allegations Store Failed to Stop Customer from Stalking and Harassing Employee - CHICAGO - A federal district court judge ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment...more

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