by aecuslaw | Mar 7, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards, Harassment & Bullying
Enacted with the aim of bolstering safety standards, SB 553 focuses on the prevention and management of workplace violence. Effective July 1, 2024, most California employers must implement a comprehensive workplace prevention plan, and train employees annually on...
by aecuslaw | Feb 7, 2024 | AI in the Workplace, California Workplace Law, Hiring & Contracts, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology
The news of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent settlement agreement with iTutorGroup for $365,000 has been making headlines, and for good reason. The settlement involves allegations that iTutorGroup programmed its software to automatically...
by aecuslaw | Jun 8, 2023 | AI in the Workplace, California Workplace Law, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to permeate our lives, both on a personal and professional level. The technology is developing at a clip speed, while the law is slowly catching up. One area we are seeing AI emerging is in the workplace as employers begin adopting...
by aecuslaw | Mar 14, 2023 | California Workplace Law, Client Alerts, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation
Since 2016 when California legalized recreational cannabis use, there has been confusion about how off-duty cannabis (i.e., marijuana) use should affect employment policies. A new California law, AB 2188, addresses these issues surrounding employee cannabis use (along...
by aecuslaw | Mar 9, 2023 | California Workplace Law, Client Alerts, Employment Standards
As many employers are now aware, as of January 1, 2023, employers must now be more forthcoming with job applicants and current employees regarding salary in California. Following in the footsteps of Colorado, New York City, and Washington state, employers in...