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Harassment and Discrimination Prevention

Lisa V. Ryan / October 29, 2018

California Employers Face New Requirements in the #MeToo Era

Sexual Harassment

It’s no surprise that the 2018 Legislative session concluded with a variety of measures addressing the hottest topic of the year: sexual harassment in the workplace. California has always been on the forefront of harassment prevention training, but ...
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Terry Wills / April 30, 2018

From CEA’s California Employers Report: Harassment? When Do Employers Need To Do Something?

Most employers have an anti-harassment policy in place and engage in some form of training at the supervisory level on how to prevent harassment. But there is confusion as to what is actually “protected” harassment and what is the best way to respond ...
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Cook Brown / February 26, 2018

California Fair Pay Act: SB 1063 and AB 1676 Added New Complexities

Wage and Hour

SB 1063 and AB 1676 went into effect on January 1, 2017. These two laws further expanded the California Fair Pay Act by prohibiting pay discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or salary history for substantially similar work. Google tells us that ...
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Cook Brown / January 2, 2018

Workplace Investigations: The Frequently Asked Questions

The wave of high-profile allegations stemming from the #metoo movement shows no sign of relenting, requiring employers to address their own internal policies related to workplace complaints. Just as important as developing anti-harassment and ...
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Terry Wills / November 28, 2017

From LeadingAge’s Engage Magazine: Age Discrimination and the Aging Workforce

Labor Relations

In 2017, the Age Discrimination & Employment Act (ADEA) turned 50. The anniversary of that federal law is prompting questions from employees and employers alike about the status of our workforce and age discrimination. In the Fall Issue of ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / August 17, 2017

Construction & Ag Employers – Are Your Porta Potties in Compliance with California Law?

Labor Relations

New Transgender Rights Regulations Lead to Need for Emergency Regulations On July 1, 2017, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s (DFEH) regulations on Transgender Identity and Expression became effective. Those regulations clarified how ...
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Terry Wills / June 1, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About the EEO-1

Labor Relations

In 2016 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) made significant changes to the Employer Information Report, also known as the EEO-1 Report. These changes alter the employee information that certain employers must collect and submit to ...
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