It’s never a boring legislative year in California! Please see below for a sample of some significant employment law changes taking place in California starting on January 1, 2021. Employers Council will offer a live and recorded webinar to spotlight specific legal changes for California employers on December 3, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00... Read more »

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Earlier this month, Jeffrey Toobin was fired from the New Yorker after an investigation determined that he exposed himself to colleagues during a Zoom call. This highly publicized termination should serve as a reminder to employers that harassment and sexual harassment still occur despite many offices transitioning the majority of their staff to virtual and... Read more »

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Despite the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country and recommendations of local Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to the contrary, many employees partook in Thanksgiving gatherings over the weekend, leaving employers wondering how to mitigate spread in the workplace as employees return to work. Employers considering mandatory testing should remember that the Americans with... Read more »

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“The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” (November 11, 1918) was considered the day that ended WWI. As this was hoped to be “the war to end all wars”, America selected this date for Veteran’s Day. Officially observed since 1926, the purpose of Veteran’s Day is “A celebration to honor America’s... Read more »

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For those who believe a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) strategy is a “warm and fuzzy” thing to do for good PR and to keep some people happy, listen up. Multiple studies* find that employers who commit to hiring, engaging, promoting and retaining a diverse group of employees (aka DEI), outperform their industry averages. Put simply,... Read more »

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“All other duties as assigned” is a catch all phrase frequently used in job descriptions. But should that include duties like removing snakes from a bathroom, sampling toilet paper, or helping a helicopter land on a roof? Yes, according to a survey of Administrative Professionals. These are just a few of the very strange and... Read more »

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Even as COVID-19 cases increase in many parts of the nation, employees are making their holiday travel plans. Employers are concerned about protecting their workplaces from exposure to COVID-19 resulting from employees’ personal travel. Employers can require employees to disclose their holiday travel plans as long as they require it of all employees. Employers can... Read more »

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A significant portion of public sector employees is retiring during this time of budget challenges and significant workloads during a pandemic. Public Sector employment used to be attractive because it was steady work for a reasonable paycheck and where an employee could count on a good pension after working for the same organization for their... Read more »

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As we emerge from the pandemic life we’ve been living since March, you may be considering what’s next for your staff in terms of working from home. Yes, millions of us (eventually) figured out the art of telework; however, is it a model that is right for your business in the long term? Perhaps you... Read more »

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Employers Council is working hard to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news and resources. To that end, we have created a dedicated Coronavirus resource page on our website. On that page, you can find articles, FYI’s, sample forms, and more. Additionally, to ensure the health and safety of your team and our trainers,... Read more »

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Long-time Employers Council President and CEO Michael Severns has announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2020. Kim Koy, the organization’s current chief operating officer, will succeed him, as confirmed by the board of directors on February 20, 2020. Kim will begin her new role on April 1, 2020. “I am thrilled Kim has been appointed... Read more »

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There are solutions for Utah’s Complex Gender Wage Gap, Experts Say Quotes from Katie Hudman on the gender wage gap in Utah The Salt Lake Tribune, October 5, 2019   Utah Women Agree: Business and Government Leaders Should Work on The Gender Wage Gap Quotes from Katie Hudman on the gender wage gap in Utah... Read more »

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