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FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW IN 2025
BONE UP
Annual Virtual Seminar for Employers
Friday, January 17, 2025 Friday, February 28, 2025
Covering Employment Legal Essentials and New Workplace Laws

Secure your spot for our virtual sessions on “what’s new” in California employment law for 2025.

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NO RACIAL EPITHETS
Keep Harassment and Retaliation Out of the Workplace

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)   * forbids harassment against employees that alters the conditions of employment resulting in an abusive work environment; and * prohibits retaliation for complaining of harassment.  To rise to the level of unlawful harassment, the behavior must be severe or pervasive.

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WHAT’S NEW IN 2024
MINIMUM LIFE SUPPORT
Health Care Facility Pay Hikes Take Effect October 16, 2024

As previously reported, recently enacted Labor Code sections 1182.14 and 1182.15 substantially increase minimum wage for workers in various health care facilities, eventually raising the rate to $25/hour, superseding local minimum wage laws.

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WHAT’S NEW IN 2025
UPDATED WORKERS COMPENSATION POSTING
Employers Must Advise Injured Workers of Right to Consult an Attorney

California Labor Code 3550 requires employers to prominently display a Notice to Employees-Injuries Caused by Work…

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WASH THE CHAOS
Workplace Policy Handbook & Forms for 2025

No need to wonder or guess.  Utilize clear, written employee policies to assist employers and employees.

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BOO YAH! … NAH!
Defining “Fun” for
Workplace Halloween

With the proper guidelines in place, a workplace Halloween party can build teamwork and morale.

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Annual Virtual Seminar for Employers
Friday, January 17, 2025 Friday, February 28, 2025
Covering Employment Legal Essentials and New Workplace Laws

Now’s the time to secure your spot for our virtual sessions on “what’s new” in California employment law for 2025.

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ELECTION ALERT
Voting Rights Notices, Possible Paid Time Off

Election Code 14000 requires an employer to provide an employee either beginning or end of shift time off to vote in a statewide election if that person cannot otherwise do so outside work hours.  The company must pay for up to two hours of that voting time.

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WHAT’S NEW IN 2025
WHISTLEBLOWER POSTING

California employers must prominently display a workplace whistleblowers’ rights and responsibilities notice.
 
The Labor Commissioner’s Office’s (LCO) existing “Whistleblowers are Protected” sample notice states the agency “believes” (but does not guarantee) that its text complies with applicable law.

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CAUTIONARY TALE EPISODE 89
WAGE THEFT NOT SO DEFT
Restaurant Franchisee Must Pay $1.7 Million to 550 Employees

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has obtained a $1.7 million settlement from a Bakersfield-based Wingstop restaurant franchisee on behalf of 550 employees.

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