San Francisco Ban on Pay History Questions to Take Effect July 1
San Francisco’s “Parity in Pay Ordinance,” which prohibits asking job applicants about their previous salary, is to take effect July 1.
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Tax Dollars at Work: California Legislature Helps Public-Sector Unions Gain Membership
Thanks to the California Legislature’s largesse toward public-sector labor unions, California public employers must now allow unions access to new employee orientations and must give unions contact information regarding new employees.
A Fresh Look at a Proven Method of Recruitment: Newspaper Advertising
Before the internet, companies that wanted to reach job seekers posted ads in newspapers. Today, many companies continue to rely on newspaper advertising for employee recruitment, although the focus has changed.
California Bill Would Eliminate Impact Assessments for Cal/OSHA Standards
A Senate Bill that would eliminate the need for new or revised Cal/OSHA standards to undergo in-depth economic assessment is one step closer to passage. Eight other occupational safety and health-related bills currently in the legislature could also affect California businesses if they are passed.
California DIR Has Released the 2015 Legislative Digest
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has summarized both new laws and bills vetoed in the past year that are relevant to DIR and its divisions, which carry strong implications for HR compliance. Most of the chaptered bills were slated to take effect on January 1, so if you haven’t caught up yet, now’s […]
Silence Isn’t Always Golden—Communicate Your Total Reward Statements
Yesterday, expert consultant John Rubino described total reward statements and what should be included in them to maximize their effectiveness; today, his thoughts on how to communicate these statements to employees.
Need Better Mentorship? Look to Better Tech
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las VegasIn yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed healthcare benefit advancements from HR Tech Las Vegas; today, new innovations to help promote mentorship at your company.
Benefit Analysis Technology Helps Control Healthcare Spending
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las VegasThe world of HR is being changed by technology every day in new and exciting ways, with advancements in everything from promoting company culture to benefits management. Castlight Health presented its innovations at this year’s HR Technology® Conference and Expo in Las Vegas.
Governer Brown signs two bills that affect employers in California
On September 9, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills that affect employers in California.
What conduct constitutes sexual harassment?
“What do you think of when someone refers to sexual harassment? In California, and under federal law, sexual harassment covers a wide variety of behavior–from unwanted sexual attention, to offering favorable treatment in exchange for sex, to sex-related teasing that fundamentally changes the workplace environment, to general hostility directed towards someone because of that person’s sex—even if the hostility itself is not of sex-based origin or [sex-]based terms.” Nicole Legrottaglie explained in a recent CER webinar.