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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/unions/representation-and-election-process/union-organizing-tactics
Union Organizing Tactics - HRCalifornia
Unions may use several tactics to attempt to organize workers in non-union workplaces.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/unions/unfair-labor-practice-charges
Unfair Labor Practice Charges - HRCalifornia
The NLRA prohibits certain acts, called “unfair labor practices,” by employers and by labor organizations.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/workers-compensation/covered-injuries/injuries-to-telecommuters
Injury to a Telecommuter - HRCalifornia
Telecommuters/remote workers are covered by workers’ compensation.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/discipline-termination/making-disciplinary-decisions/taking-disciplinary-action
Taking Disciplinary Action - HRCalifornia
Always conduct disciplinary actions in private and without interruptions. Allow enough time to present the issue completely. Give the employee a sufficient...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/unions/employee-rights-to-strike-and-picket/strikes-unlawful-because-of-purpose
Strike Unlawful Because of Purpose - HRCalifornia
A strike may be unlawful because an object or purpose of the strike is unlawful.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/benefits/health-retirement-benefits/employee-retirement-income-security-act
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) - HRCalifornia
With the exception of wages and salaries, you attract and retain qualified personnel primarily through employee benefits.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/discipline-termination/avoiding-wrongful-termination-lawsuits/avoiding-wrongful-termination-lawsuits-overview
Avoiding a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Overview - HRCalifornia
In addition to claims for wrongful termination, employees often add other claims to a wrongful termination lawsuit. These claims can include ...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/privacy/protecting-employer-information/employee-inventions
Employee Inventions - HRCalifornia
If you have employees who conduct research and who may invent products or devices in the course of that research, establish an agreement with those employees...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/workplace-safety/drugs-alcohol/federal-drug-free-workplace-act-of-1988
Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 - HRCalifornia
Any organization that enters into a federal contract for the procurement of property or services valued at $100,000 or more or receives any federal grant must...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/discrimination/other-federal-state-protections/workers-compensation-and-discrimination-protections
Workers’ Compensation and Discrimination Protection - HRCalifornia
It is illegal to discharge, threaten or discriminate against an employee because he/she received an award from, filed or intends to file a workers’...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/free-trial
Simplify HR Compliance | 7-Day Free Trial to HRCalifornia! - HRCalifornia
Dive into HRCalifornia and simplify your HR challenges with our 7-day free trial. Keep abreast of California and Federal employment laws effortlessly.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/cobra-calcobra/cobra/covered-employees
COBRA - Covered Employees - HRCalifornia
A qualified beneficiary is any individual provided coverage on the day before a qualifying event under a group health plan as a result of performing services...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/unions/national-labor-relations-act/excluded-employees
Excluded Employees - HRCalifornia
Because of the limits set by the jurisdictional standards, the NLRA does not cover the following employees
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/discrimination/investigations-by-government
Investigation by Government Agencies - HRCalifornia
You may first become aware of a discrimination claim when you receive notice from the DFEH or the EEOC that a complaint was filed.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/recruiting-hiring/background-checks-testing/obtaining-background-checks-and-investigations-by-employers
Obtaining a Background Check and Investigation by Employers - HRCalifornia
You can obtain public information for employment purposes without using the services of an investigative consumer reporting agency in limited circumstances.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/workplace-safety/calosha-requirements-inspections
Cal/OSHA Requirements and Inspections - HRCalifornia
Workplace safety is a very serious topic. You are up against inspections, citations and compliance schedules. Although there is an appeals process, maintaining...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/pay-scheduling/alternative-workweek-scheduling/creating-an-alternative-workweek-schedule
Creating an Alternative Workweek Schedule - HRCalifornia
Creating an alternative workweek schedule requires careful planning and excellent record keeping. The following step-by-step guide shows you how to create an...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/privacy/protecting-employer-information/noncompetition-agreements-generally-prohibited
Noncompetition Agreements Generally Prohibited - HRCalifornia
section 16600 invalidates provisions in employment contracts or noncompetition agreements that prohibit an employee from working for a competitor after...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/glossary
Glossary - HRCalifornia
This glossary includes some of the common terms used in labor and employment law.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/harassment/mandatory-harassment-prevention-training
Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training - HRCalifornia
Virtually all California employers must provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/recruiting-hiring/getting-new-employees-started/training-new-hires
Training New Hires - HRCalifornia
The introductory period for any new employee is often challenging for both employee and supervisor. Often the attention given to the task of training at this...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/disabilities-accessibility/definitions/qualified-individual-with-a-disability-defined
"Qualified Individual" Defined - HRCalifornia
Disability discrimination laws don’t protect individuals unless they’re “qualified” individuals.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/discrimination/penalties-for-discrimination/front-pay-unlimited-under-title-vii
Front Pay Unlimited Under Title VII - HRCalifornia
The U.S. Supreme Court created the possibility of unlimited awards in employment discrimination lawsuits in federal court, despite the $300,000 cap on damages...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/local-ordinances/southern-california/los-angeles-city/fair-workweek-ordinance
Los Angeles City Fair Workweek Ordinance - HRCalifornia
The city of Los Angeles' Fair Workweek Ordinance created new responsibilities for certain large retail businesses to provide predictable schedules,...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/local-ordinances/southern-california/santa-monica
Santa Monica - HRCalifornia
These local ordinances are specific to the city of Santa Monica.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/local-ordinances/southern-california/los-angeles-city/fair-chance-initiative-ordinance
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative - HRCalifornia
the City of Los Angeles has a Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance that “bans the box” and effectively eliminates the commonly used criminal history...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/benefits/state-disability-insurance-paid-family-leave/filing-a-state-disability-insurance-claim
Filing a State Disability Insurance Claim - HRCalifornia
Claims for state SDI benefits are filed by the employee with the EDD. Claims should be submitted promptly to EDD once the employee has a wage loss that may be...
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/recruiting-hiring/job-descriptions/essential-job-functions
Essential Job Functions - HRCalifornia
A job function is considered essential if it constitutes the job’s fundamental duties or if the job exists to perform that function.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/workers-compensation/what-to-do-when-an-injury-occurs/communicate-with-the-employee
Communicate With the Employee - HRCalifornia
Communicate with the employee, focusing on his/her recovery from the injury and return to work.
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https://hrcalifornia.calchamber.com/hr-library/local-ordinances/northern-california/san-mateo/minimum-wage-ordinance
San Mateo City Minimum Wage Ordinance - HRCalifornia
The City of San Mateo enacted a minimum wage ordinance that requires you to pay any employee who works at least two hours in one calendar week within the...
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