Using the correct terminology isn’t just about being “woke.” It is about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected. And getting it wrong, or not paying close
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Don’t Forget About the Nuances of the Interactive Process in Your Mandatory Vaccination Program
As more and more employers are considering mandatory vaccination policies (especially post FDA approval), let’s not forget the importance of engaging in the interactive process with those workers who have…
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The Latest on Mandatory Vaccination Policies
With the national vaccination rate at around 51% (fully-vaccinated) and the Delta variant wreaking havoc on our return to work plans, many clients are exploring mandatory vaccination policies. While a…
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Why Are We Still Talking About Sexual Harassment? Because People Are Still Acting Creepy That’s Why
Another blog about sexual harassment – why? Because it still happens all of the time, that’s why!! I wish it didn’t, but it does.
As recent news events with a …
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You are Invited! “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: a Primer for Employers and Other Stakeholders”
Please join our webinar “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: a Primer for Employers and Other Stakeholders” scheduled for February 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
The webinar will address the…
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The Top Five List: Employment Law Changes Coming with New Year’s Day
As the sun rises on New Year’s Day 2021, California employment law will once again become more involved and challenging. For many employers, the following are the top five developments…
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May Employers Require Employees to be Vaccinated for COVID-19: The EEOC Weighs In
As an unprecedented operation begins to deploy millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines across the country, employers question whether they may lawfully require that employees be vaccinated. Today, the U.S.
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Employers’ Litigation Strategies Must Evolve in the New Year as California Laws Change
How employers will need to defend California employment lawsuits, Labor Commissioner actions and even arbitrations must evolve come the New Year due to changes in the law that become effective…
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Employers Beware! The New Pay Data Reports You File will be Used to Target Enforcement Actions
[UPDATE: Guidance issued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on these new requirements may be found here.]
California employers with 100 or more employees are now…
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Employees who are Crime Victims Gain New Protections Under Bill Approved by Governor Newsom
Employees who suffer physical or mental injury due to a crime will be entitled to job-protected leave and other protections from their employers under legislation signed this week by Governor…
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