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MANDATORY NOTICES UPDATE Workplaces Notices Must Be Current

California and the federal government require employers to distribute or post numerous notices on workplace laws and complaint procedures.

BOUNDARIES, EXPLAINED Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Every two years, employers with five or more on payroll must provide at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive sexual harassment prevention training and education to all California supervisory employees and at least one hour of such training to all nonsupervisory employees working on-site or remotely within California. New employees must complete this training within six months of hire.

CAUTIONARY TALE EPISODE 61 TAKE CARE WITH CAREGIVERS

Many in the home care industry mistakenly pay hired caregivers as independent contractors.

EMPLOYER'S MANDATORY SHOW & TELL New State Guidance on Pay Rate Transparency

Buried among previous online guidances on theCalifornia Equal Pay Act, the Labor Commissioner has issuedFAQsto shed light on SB1162, California's new pay transparency (disclosure) law.

HANDBOOK HELPER EPISODE 18 Reporting Disputes and Open-Door Policy

Employers should provide employees with clear written instructions on how to report workplace-related difficulties, problems or confusions, such as regarding job performance, fair treatment under office policy, co-worker disputes, or any other work-related concern.

ROAD BILL Three Cents Increase, Annual IRS Standard Mileage Rate

The Internal Revenue Service hasannouncedits 2023optional standard mileage reimbursementrate for employee business use of a personal vehicle, effective January 1, 2023, up from the mid-year increase of 62.5 to 65.5 cents/mile.

HANDBOOK HELPER EPISODE 17 Consistency and Control on Reference Checks, Media Contact, and Bulletin Boards

Without clear-cut guidelines even well-intended actions can result in harmful consequences.

HANDBOOK HELPER EPISODE 16 Handling Customer Discount Requests and Vendor Solicitations

Employers can and should provide employees with clear written instructions on how to respond to customer requests for discounted, free or replacement goods or services and how to field vendor solicitation for the employer's purchase of a service, equipment, or product.

INCLUSION, EXPANDED California's Greater Reach on Family Leave and Paid Sick Benefits

TheCalifornia Family Rights Act (CFRA)prohibits businesses with five or more employees from denying an eligible worker's request to take up to a total of 12 unpaid workweeks in any 12-month period for family care and medical leave.