Author: HRWatchdog
California Restroom Sign Law Effective March 1
Starting March 1, 2017, all single-user toilet facilities in any business establishment, place of public accommodation or government agency must be identified as “all-gender” toilet…
Next in CalChamber’s Lineup of Webinars: Criminal Background Checks
While it’s not a crime for California employers to conduct background checks, strict rules govern when and how employers can check an applicant’s criminal background….
Federal Overtime Rules Still on Hold – Response from DOL due May 1
The Department of Labor (DOL) was granted an extension until May 1, 2017, to form its position and file its briefs regarding the legitimacy of…
CalChamber, U.S. Chamber Urge Appeals Court to Review Wage Statement Questions
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in urging the Fourth Appellate District Court to review a case involving wage…
“100% Healed” Policies Violate Duty to Accommodate
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently obtained a settlement that highlights a mistake that employers often make: requiring employees to be…
Check Out the Updated Form I-9 Handbook
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance manual, Handbook for Employers, Guidance for Completing the Form I-9 (M-274). This useful manual…
Free 30-Minute HR Webinar for Small Businesses
Running a small business is tough, and managing your compliance with California and federal employment laws isn’t always easy. There’s a lot to know. Just…
Love is in the Air: Workplace Romance on the Rise
According to CareerBuilder’s annual Valentine’s Day survey, the number of workers reporting an office romance is at a 10-year high. Forty-one percent of workers have…
Form 300A Posting Requirement for Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Don’t forget that you should post the Form 300A summary of job-related injuries and illnesses from 2016 at your place of business from February 1 through April…
Los Angeles Provides Rules on its Ban the Box Ordinance
As we have reported in the past, the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance is now effective in the City of Los Angeles. This ordinance,…
