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California is among the states where pay transparency legislation has been implemented allowing job applicants to view salary ranges during the application process. Also, the state has taken steps to restrict drug testing for marijuana, preventing employers from penalizing workers for off-the-job marijuana use. California's approach reflects a broader nationwide trend in updating employment laws to align with evolving social and legal norms. #JobTrends2024 #EmploymentLaw #Jobs

A thoughtful exploration of the employment law implications associated with marijuana impairment at work. It's a timely reminder that as the legal landscape continues to evolve, employers must stay informed and proactive to ensure their workplaces remain safe, fair, and compliant. #employmentlaw #MarijuanaAtWork #workplacesafety #thoughtleadership #drugtesting #workplacepolicies #CannabisInTheWorkplace #MarijuanaLegalization #HRCompliance #employeewellbeing #drugfreeworkplace

Should employers be allowed to discriminate against prospective employees' due to their prior cannabis use? According to a new bill signed by Governor Newsom, the answer will for California employers will soon be-- NO. SB700, set to go into effect on January 1, amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act to prohibit employers from requesting information from job applicants relating to their prior use of cannabis, OR from using information obtained from a criminal history about an applicant or employee's prior cannabis use, other than under special circumstances. As legalized Cannabis use becomes more acceptable in the state of California, the legislature is making every effort to ensure fairness in hiring processes so that legal use of cannabis does not affect new employees' prospective places of employment. For more on the new employment laws set to go into place in 2024, reach out to one of our team members today! . . . . . . #californiaemploymentlaw #californiaemploymentlawyer #legalupdate #employeerights #newlaws #governornewsom #california #californialawyer #discrimination #marijuanause #feha #fairemployment #employeebenefits #cannabisrights

A #Reflection on 2023: Challenges and Opportunities for #California #Employers As we approach the conclusion of 2023, it's essential to acknowledge the complex terrain in which California employers now operate in, and the shifting landscape of employment law.

Now that voters have passed the recreational use marijuana bill in Ohio, have you thought about how it should be addressed in the workplace? Madenia has added this topic to her presentation and you still have time to register! 😀 Want to learn more, but you haven't joined the chapter yet? That's ok! Register to attend as a non-member and learn more about SCOHRC. #hr #ohioshrm #humanresources #hrcertification #shrm #adacompliance

More employment #discrimination claims may make it to trial after the Supreme Court’s latest ruling. Phelps Associate Clerc Cooper discusses how the decision impacts employers and what they can do to prepare for its effects. #employmentlaw

Terminated employees are increasingly filing for discrimination investigations at state and federal level discrimination agencies. These filings range from gender and race-based discrimination to improper coordination of the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, employees are now banding together to bring filings challenging their exemption classifications or classifications as contractors, which lead to class action lawsuits against companies. Learn about: > The increase in discrimination and wage & hour filings, > What employers can do to protect themselves, and > What employers should do when they become subject to discrimination harassment investigations This complimentary live webinar is hosted by BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Group, Bryan Meek. Register today! #employmentlaw #laborlaw #workplacediscrimination

https://lnkd.in/dAKTjgGk Employment Anti-discrimination Laws on Protected Attributes (Reproductive Health Decision Making) #milettilaw #nyclawyer #lawfirm #legalservices #employment #antidiscriminationlaws #reproductivehealth #decisionmaking

Yesterday on Monday, August 21, the California Supreme Court in Raines v. U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group held that businesses that perform employment-related tasks for other companies, such as screening job applicants, can be held for discrimination under state law.  Learn more about the ruling and employment discrimination under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, click here: https://lnkd.in/gxk36SNE #FEHA #EmploymentDiscrimination #California #mnklaw Article by Himani Khatter

Although #equality and #diversity are important objectives in many companies, it is important to remember that the legislation imposes an obligation of non-discrimination in the employment relationship. The anti-discrimination legislation has recently been amended by the Acts of 7 April 2023 and 28 June 2023.  Using a fictitious situation, our Employment & Benefits colleagues Yousra Belakhdar & François Nihoul highlight the red-flag elements from a discriminiation perspective and highlight the potential consequences for an employer in case of discrimination.