The New York legislature is actively considering, or has recently passed, a number of bills that provide increased protection to victims of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination.
Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York legislature has passed or is close to passing a series of bills designed to protect public and private employees from sexual harassment and retaliation..
SCV Chamber To Hold Workshop For 2021 Employment Laws
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) has the answers for new business and employment laws going into effect in 2021.
2021 Employment Law: The Road to Compliance
We can’t overstate the importance of being aware of new employment laws. When a business violates a law there can be devastating consequences for that business. It is crucial to be current on what California is requiring from our businesses to operate this year.
Doing business in California is a challenge, but understanding the rules and regulations, as well as the best practices to comply with those requirements, is an absolute necessity for any business leader to make fully informed decisions.
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California employers operate under the most comprehensive Labor Code and legal regime in the Nation. The past year has challenged employers with unprecedented compliance during a global pandemic, which has already led to an influx of employment litigation. In addition to managing remote work forces in an ever-evolving regulatory climate, employers in 2021 will also be required to comply with a substantial number of legislative additions taking effect in the New Year. Below is a highlighted discussion of new employment law provisions soon to take effect:
California Minimum Wage Increase – January 1, 2021: The Statewide minimum wage will increase to $13.00 for employers with
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By any measure, 2020 presented novel, life-changing experiences for all of us. The resilience and focus required to endure the seemingly relentless wave of changes have helped to hone the skills of most workplaces and allowed them to pivot and survive.
In line with our hope that 2021 will afford a bit more stability and considerable success, here are some of the significant, non-COVID-19-related legal changes applicable to California employers that human resource professionals should be preparing to manage.
Annual Pay Data Reporting to DFEH (SB 973-Effective January 1, 2121, and Compliance Completion by March 31, 2021)
On or before March 31, 2021, private employers with 100 or more employees nationwide, with at least one employee performing work in California, must submit an annual pay data report to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The report is similar to reports employers of the same size must file with the federal Equal