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Legislative Updates: New California Employment Laws

When it comes to hiring laws and regulations, California is among the most active and creative states in the union. Furthermore, as the most populous state in the country, California is naturally home to more workers than any other– roughly 17.5 million as of 2021. Thus, the recently-passed California hiring legislation will impact roughly 1 …

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6 Anti-Discrimination Laws Employers Should Know

Hiring has rules. This is something HR professionals know all too well. The legalities of hiring, onboarding, and terminating need to be understood and observed by organizations if they are to avoid lawsuits and reputation damage. The fact of the matter is, employers can’t always make hiring and firing decisions based solely on their own …

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American Employment Laws

How are American Employment Laws different than other countries?

More than 180 laws govern the activities in the workspace in the US, with over 10 million employers who have a workforce of about 125 million employees. This is one of the largest workforces in the world, which calls for laws to protect both employees and employers. American employment laws cover a broad scope ranging …

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