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AB 9 – Employment Discrimination Statute of Limitations Extension
November 1, 2019
Question: An employee who quit over two years ago is now threatening to file a claim against my company for discrimination. Can the employee file such an old claim? Answer: No. But under AB 9 (the Stop Harassment and Reporting Extension Act (“SHARE”)), which Governor Newsom signed into law on October 10, 2019, beginning January 1, 2020, employees will…
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Background Check Requirements
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Question: I own a company where my employees have to enter the homes of my clients. Can I have criminal background…
Employers EEOC Pay Data Reporting Due September 1, 2019
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Question: I run a business with over 100 employees and I am confused about the pay data I have to report to the EEOC.…
New Law Banning Discrimination Based on Natural Hairstyles
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Question: My business has a grooming policy that requires our employees to maintain a professional appearance,…