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May

22

2018
  • Posted by: Kalani Morse
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Employment Law Avalanche in California: Governor Jerry Brown signs a slew of new employment laws.

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Discrimination:  expands protections for military personnel by prohibiting discrimination in all “terms, conditions, or privileges” of employment.

Harassment Training: Employers with five+ employees must post a new workplace notice including transgender rights. 50+ employers must include specific harassment training on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. 

 
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May

12

2018
  • Posted by: Kalani Morse
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California and New York City Go Over the Edge: Blindfolding Employers, Recruiters, and Hiring Authorities by Prohibiting Salary Inquiries.

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Starting October 31, 2017 in New York City and January 1, 2018 in California, employers will be prohibited  from asking about an applicant’s previous pay, whether asked orally, in writing, personally, or through an agent. 

Or., Mass., and Del. have passed similar laws set to take effect soon.  San Francisco's law is effective July 1 and also prohibits SF employers from releasing a current or former employee’s salary without their consent.  

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May

08

2018
  • Posted by: Kalani Morse
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Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in my "TruthSpotting"

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Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in my "TruthSpotting" presentation at the SHRM State Conference last week.   It was great to see all my favorite HR professionals.  Hopefully next time we will have more time to catch up.

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May

06

2018
  • Posted by: Kalani Morse
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EEOC is suing the pants off of Georgia Blue: Restaurant refused to accommodate employee

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Restaurant refused to accommodate employee asking to wear a skirt instead of the blue jeans required by the company's dress policy.  

Shortly after being hired, the employee informed the company of her religious belief that women should wear only skirts or dresses.  She asked for the reasonable accommodation of wearing a blue skirt but the company refused her requests, saying that  the "owner” would “not stray away from” the company's dress code.

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