Effective September 3, 2024, a new ordinance in Los Angeles County offers additional protections for individuals with criminal records seeking employment. The Fair Chance Ordinance builds upon California’s Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), codified in Government Code section 12952, which prohibits employers from asking about criminal records before extending a job offer. The new ordinance
Here are five considerations that should be on the top of every employer’s mind in California during the hiring process in 2024:
1. Does the manager posting job ads understand which pay transparency disclosures are required?
Since January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees are required to include the pay scale for the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative force across various industries, revolutionizing the way we work and live. As we have previously written about here, AI has huge potential benefits for employers. However, as the technology continues to advance, its impact on the workforce raises important questions about discrimination, privacy, and accountability.
In Limon v. Circle K Stores, Inc., the Fifth Appellate District court issued a favorable ruling for California employers regarding the Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and employer background checks. The appellate court held that a former employee for Circle K, Ernesto Limon, could not pursue a proposed class action against Circle K for
Here are five considerations that should be on the top of every employer’s mind in California during the hiring process in 2023:
1. Does the manager posting job ads understand which pay transparency disclosures are required?
Starting January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees are required to include the pay scale for the
With the start of 2019, it is a great time to audit employment policies and practices. The next series of posts will be a review of a few practices California employers should review on a periodic basis. The posts will cover the following topics: the hiring process, employment records (what should be kept and for
Here are five considerations that should be on the top of every employer’s mind in California when interviewing applicants for an open position.
1. Does the applicant’s actions back-up their interview?
Don’t come to an interview saying that you have a passion for business development and marketing, but when I review your LinkedIn page you
The hiring process cannot be underestimate, both from a managerial and legal perspective. This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations for employers during the hiring process:
1. Ignore the applicant’s resume during the interview.
Nolan Bushnell, the inventor of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, and the first person to hire Steve Jobs,
Effective January 1, 2018 California employers can no longer ask an applicant for employment to disclose information about criminal convictions. The new law (added as Section 12952 to the Government Code) applies to employers with 5 or more employees. Once an offer of employment has been made, employers can conduct criminal history background checks, but
While the information posted on the Internet on social networking sites is usually public for everyone to see, employers need to be aware of potential claims for using this information in the employment context. The law, as usual, cannot keep up with the fast-moving technology and change social media sites, so there are many uncertainties