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HR News & Trends

Jun 29

California Gets Serious About Workplace Safety: New Law Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (Effective July 1, 2024)

California is taking a major step towards protecting employees from violence in the workplace. Senate Bill 553, effective July...

Mar 31

California's $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

As of April 1, 2024, California law requires fast-food giants to pay their employees a minimum of $20.00 per hour.

Feb 19

Shedding Light on Salaries: A Guide to Employer Laws Around Pay Transparency

For job seekers, understanding a position's salary range is crucial. It helps them decide if applying makes sense for their financial...

Feb 12

California's Broad Definition of Disability: Protection for Employees in the Golden State

California prides itself on being progressive, and that extends to its disability rights laws.

Feb 5

California Strengthens Whistleblower Protections with Senate Bill 497

California employees have a stronger voice than ever before thanks to Senate Bill 497, which took effect on January 1, 2024.

Jan 29

California Strengthens Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Users

With the arrival of 2024, two new laws are now in effect that significantly impact how employers can handle cannabis use.

Jan 22

California Strengthens Protections Against Non-Compete Agreements

California has long been an outlier in the world of non-competition agreements, with a public policy disfavoring them.

Jan 15

California Recognizes Reproductive Loss with New Leave Law

California has taken a significant step towards recognizing the emotional and physical impact of reproductive loss with the enactment of...

Jan 8

California Sick Leave Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know for 2024

Attention California employers! Significant changes to the state's sick leave laws went into effect on January 1, 2024.

Jan 1

California Minimum Wage on the Rise: What You Need to Know

California workers are getting a raise! As of January 1st, 2024, the state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour.

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