Tag: FEHA
Bias, Discrimination Concerns Over Video Resume Platform
Following the release of a survey that found video chat proficiency to be the most in-demand job skill right now, social media platform Tik Tok…
Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
Each year, an estimated 500 million workdays are lost to alcohol-related issues, costing $240 billion annually — and 72 percent of that is due to…
If 65+ Employee Falters, Focus on Job Performance, Not Age
We have an employee who is over the age of 65 and has worked for us for several years, but recently his cognitive skills appear…
U.S. Supreme Court Extends Sexual Orientation, Transgender Protections
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on whether a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity fall within Title VII of the Civil Rights…
Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws
Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in 2019….
California’s ‘Nutty’ Assistive Animal Labor Laws
In honor of National Nut Day today, let’s talk about squirrels. Flying squirrels . . . as in squirrels in airplanes. Actually . . ….
Bill Limiting Use of Settlement/Arbitration Agreements on Governor’s Desk
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that limits the use of settlement and arbitration agreements for labor and employment claims has passed the…
Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27
As reported earlier, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national…
California Proposes National Origin Regulations
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council recently proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections California…
