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California workers will see more paid sick time off under new law
California workers will see more paid sick time off under new law SACRAMENTO — California workers will be entitled to five paid sick days, up from the current three, under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. The state’s powerful labor unions lobbied heavily for the legislation, which stalled at the Capitol in previous years but gained momentum after the
Kaiser Permanente Strike Update
Dear [Kaiser members], We’ll keep bargaining until we reach an agreement Kaiser Permanente and leaders and members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions continue bargaining today and have been making progress. We are working hard to reach a fair and equitable agreement that strengthens Kaiser Permanente as a best place to work and ensures that the high-quality care our
Question: Can we tell nonexempt employees not to check email and messages when they’re supposed to be off the clock?
Sergio | SHRM-CP | HR Snapshot by Choice Builder Question: Can we tell nonexempt employees not to check email and messages when they’re supposed to be off the clock? They’ve been doing this a lot, and we don’t want to have to continue paying them for this additional, unscheduled time. Answer: Yes, you can tell nonexempt employees that they shouldn’t read
California Updates Criminal History Regulations
State Law Alert September 18th, 2023 California Updates Criminal History Regulations California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations will be updated as of October 1, 2023. The updated regulations govern how employers with five or more employees can use criminal history information when making employment decisions. Here are highlights of the changes: The definition of “applicant” will now include
What is pay transparency, and how does it help employers?
Sarah| PHR, SHRM-CP Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include a pay range with job postings, many employers now choose to do this on their own to stay competitive. But pay transparency can be taken much further. Employers that really want to
Question: We would like to give candidates a “thank you” for interviewing with us. Can we provide a monetary gift to candidates for interviewing?
Question: We would like to give candidates a “thank you” for interviewing with us. Can we provide a monetary gift to candidates for interviewing? Answer: Yes. You can give a candidate a thank you gift, monetary or otherwise, when they interview with you. We would recommend establishing a process for providing thank you gifts to ensure consistency and equity in determining who
Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries
Federal Law Alert September 5th, 2023 Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum salary required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from minimum wage and overtime. While we don’t usually report on proposed rules because they have a
Labor Day Office Closure
Labor Day Office Closure We will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day, along with the following carriers and administrators: Aetna Aflac AlphaStaff Ameritas Anthem Blue Cross BEST Life and Health Blue Shield of California CalCPA Camden Chinese Community Health Plan CHOICE Administrators (CaliforniaChoice and Choice Builder) Cigna CompNet Delta Dental
California Minimum Wage Increase
State Law Alert July 31st, 2023 California Minimum Wage Increase On Monday, July 31, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. Per California’s Labor Code, once the state’s minimum wage reaches $15 per hour — which
Do we need to conduct an investigation if one of our employees has accused another employee of harassment at a non-work event?
Jenny | SPHR, SHRM-SCP Question: Do we need to conduct an investigation if one of our employees has accused another employee of harassment at a non-work event? Answer: Absolutely. It is important to remember that not all interactions between employees take place