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Don’t Miss the Upcoming Leave Laws, Interactive Process, and Reasonable Accommodations Workshop in Oxnard

By Anna Bilderbach

This four-hour onsite workshop is designed for new or veteran HR practitioners and department leaders. This course is delivered by Western Growers University and its Corporate Counsel. In this session, you will learn about:

California’s newest cannabis legislation AB 2188 offers protection to workers whose off-work conduct includes the use of cannabis. Set to take effect January 1, 2024, AB 2188 will make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an individual in any terms and conditions of employment if that discrimination is based on the individual’s use of cannabis off the job and away from work.

Teresa McQueen Oct 28 2022 in Work Place Regulations

EEOC Releases New “Know Your Rights” Poster

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. The poster – revised as of October 20, 2022 – replaces and supersedes all prior versions of the poster including the version mistakenly uploaded to the EEOC’s website on October 19, 2022.

Teresa McQueen Oct 28 2022 in Legal

Colorado’s New FAMLI Program Takes Effect January 1, 2023

Approved November 2020, Colorado’s Prop 118 has laid the groundwork for implementation of the state’s paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Set to take effect January 1, 2023[i], the FAMLI will significantly impact Colorado employers’ responsibilities when it comes to leave compliance.

Teresa McQueen Oct 28 2022 in Work Place Regulations

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