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Form I-9 Expiration is Extended to 2027
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers can now use the most recent I-9 form until May 31, 2027. The goal of the I-9 is to verify a worker’s identity and employment eligibility in the United States. HR

What HR Should Know About FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements
It’s important to check recordkeeping processes when an employee goes on leave under FMLA. This will be helpful if any issues arise. The Basics of FMLA Recordkeeping It’s recommended that FMLA recordkeeping audits be conducted periodically to ensure records meet

The SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine: What You Need To Know
A landmark Supreme Court ruling gives employers a powerful tool to fight regulatory overreach. This ruling will impact workplace law in almost every industry. The SCOTUS Ruling In June, the SCOTUS overturned the Chevron doctrine, holding that courts may not

New California Ruling: Egg Retrieval and Freezing Procedures Do Not Qualify for Pregnancy Protection
In the California case Paleny v. Fireplace Products, it was concluded that workers could not claim mistreatment following egg retrieval and freezing as pregnancy discrimination. However, despite this, employers still need to be careful because employee rights and protections have

The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban is Still On Track in Pennsylvania
Although an order to block the FTC’s non-compete ban was issued, it was rejected in Pennsylvania federal court. It was blocked because they ruled that the employer’s argument was an improper exercise of the agency’s authority, which conflicts with a

New Model Whistleblower Posting for California Employers
California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. Governor Newsom just signed AB 2299, which will require the California Labor Commissioner to create a model template and concrete path to

What to Know About Mandatory Lactation Breaks For New York Employees
Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new lactation law. Employees who Nurse Have More Rights Now The

Proposed AI Regulations by California Civil Rights Department
The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment discrimination in automated decision-making systems. Proposed AI Regulations To protect

What To Expect on California’s November 2024 Ballot
Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be On the Ballot? Statewide minimum wage of $18 Proposition 47
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