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Last month I discussed SB 399 Employer “Captive Audience” Meetings one of the new labor laws that affect California employers beginning in 2025. This month I will discuss 4 additional laws that affect employers, captive audience meanings, new language regarding...

California law requires employers to post a notice that includes information regarding employees’ rights and protections under the state’s whistleblower laws. AB 2299 requires the California labor commissioner to create and publish a model notice of employees’ rights...

As is customary, I like to highlight some of the new labor laws that affect employers. In 2025 there are 10 new laws that may affect you and your employees, with AB 2499 one of the most important laws that affect all employers in CA. AB 2499 moves victims of violence...

As you may be aware JorgensenHR works with several employment law attorneys and firms. We normally do not share articles directly from these firms, however, the issue of using AI in resume screening and hiring is a very hot topic. There have been several lawsuits with...

Last fall, California passed S.B. 525, a landmark bill that paves the way for a $25 per hour minimum wage for certain "covered healthcare workers." The law introduces a phased, incremental wage increase based on factors like facility type, size, and government payor...

As many employers have moved to a hybrid environment with many remote workers, the question has arisen as to how employees can execute required documents. Employers are using electronic signature software such as DocuSign or online HR systems such as BambooHR or...

With Election Day fast approaching, California employers across the state have a key compliance task to address before November 5 – you must post a notice informing employees of their paid-time-off-to-vote rights by October 26. Posting Requirement Under California...

From time to time, employers ask us about company outings and their responsibilities to avoid situations where they may be sued by an employee or a third party. This article recounts a real-life story where an outing went very wrong. An injured Colorado man survived a...

August 08, 2024 | From HRCalifornia Extra by James W. Ward, J.D.; Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber   Although employees may use the term "harassment" to describe a conflict with someone at work or an uncomfortable work...

The presidential election is less than 90 days away and therefore this is a good time to remind ourselves about political conversations in the workplace. Up until recently these conversations have been basically civil, however, it has become increasingly difficult to...