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I-9 Verification of Employee Eligibility Reinstated

I-9 Verification of Employee Eligibility Reinstated Until COVID-19, employers were required to conduct an in-person inspection of I-9 Section 2 documents for new employees.  That required an employee to show a valid passport, driver’s license, and/or social security card in order to verify an employee’s identity and that the employee...

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ChatGPT Is Changing the Business World

ChatGPT Is Changing the Business World What Does That Mean for The Future of Your Business? ChatGPT is a HOT TOPIC as it can research and write things for you.  It was developed by research institute OpenAl and was opened for the public to use for free as artificial intelligence...

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Highly Compensated Employees Paid Daily Are Entitled To Overtime

Highly Compensated Employees Paid Daily Are Entitled To Overtime Breaking News:  The Supreme Court ruled today that highly compensated employees are eligible for overtime pay.  The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt that because a former employee was paid on a daily basis...

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THE ERA OF REMOTE WORKER PAY

THE ERA OF REMOTE WORKER PAY While the era of employee resignations may be ending, the era of remote working is not gone.  It is here to stay, and employers must address how to pay remote workers.  Historically, the employer’s place of work dictated the pay of employees who worked...

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ROE IS GONE – EMPLOYERS REVIEW BENEFITS AND LEAVE POLICIES

ROE IS GONE – EMPLOYERS REVIEW BENEFITS AND LEAVE POLICIES Undoubtedly, you’ve heard that the US. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v Wade was issued today, leaving state laws to control the issue.  While many employers are not taking a formal position on the issue, many employers are sensitive to...

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EEOC Came Down Hard on Employer That Discriminated/Harassed/Retaliated Against Employees

EEOC Came Down Hard on Employer That Discriminated/Harassed/Retaliated Against Employees $18 million.  That’s what video game publisher Activision Blizzard must pay in settlement of employee claims that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” – the Federal Government) pursued on behalf of the employees for sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. ...

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NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2022

NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2022 It is a new year, with new employment laws.  Here’s a synopsis: No More Confidentiality Provisions In Settlement Agreements California law previously prohibited the use of confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements involving claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination.  Now, the legislature broadened...

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Posting of Employee Notices – New Law

Posting of Employee Notices – New Law Existing law regulates the wages, hours, and working conditions of any worker employed in any occupation, trade, or industry, whether compensation is measured by time, piece, or otherwise.  Under California Senate Bill SB 657, Section 1207 was added to the Labor Code, to...

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