Author: HRWatchdog
New Transgender Regulations Coming July 1; More Restroom Rules
The California Office of Administrative Law approved new regulations that specifically address protections for transgender persons, including equal access to use of facilities, such as…
June 15 Webinar on the Upward Trend in Local Ordinances
It’s an extraordinary trend that shows no signs of slowing down. From the Bay Area to San Diego, California cities and counties are enacting local…
Seeking Salary History May Be Banned
The California Assembly this week passed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that could expose employers to costly litigation for inquiring into an applicant’s prior…
Closed for Memorial Day? Paying Wages to Employees
If an employer is closed on a payday that falls on a holiday listed in the California Government Code, such as Memorial Day, the employer…
No, You Can’t Demote a Pregnant Employee If You Think Her Job’s Too Tough
Suzie comes into your office and tells you she is four months pregnant. You think, “Hmmmm, her job is really demanding. I should probably put…
Positive Drug Test Results Hit 12-Year “High”
American workers tested positive for illicit drugs at the highest rate in 12 years, according to an analysis of more than ten million workforce drug…
Summer Hiring on the Rise: A Look Back at Unusual Summer Jobs
During summer months, when school is not in session, employers often add to their workforce. This may be especially true in cities with a lot…
New Federal Log 300 Rules Don’t Yet Apply in California; Change Coming
In 2016, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal OSHA) issued a final rule relating to the tracking and reporting of workplace injuries. The…
IRS Announces 2018 Health Savings Account Limits
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are pre-tax accounts available to individuals covered under a high-deductible health plan. Eligible individuals can accumulate money, tax-free, in HSAs to…
California Supreme Court Decides Important “One Day’s Rest in Seven” Questions
Under California law, employees are entitled to “one day’s rest in seven.” But what, exactly, does that mean? Today, the California Supreme Court answered three…
