As most California employers know, the complex web of laws that govern employment in the state is vast and ever-expanding. It just got more complicated. The Fair Employment and Housing Council (“FEHC”) has issued new anti-discrimination and anti-harassment regulations that most California employers must comply with. The new regulations will go into effect April 1, 2016. It is critically important to understand these new regulations in order to avoid inadvertent violations and potential liability. Among other things, the new regulations:
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An Ounce Of Prevention…Does Your Voluntary Wellness Program Comply With Proposed EEOC Regulations?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued proposed regulations addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) applies to corporate wellness programs. These proposed regulations are intended to provide employers with guidance on how to encourage workers to participate in wellness programs without violating federal law. Employers with wellness programs, or those who are thinking about instituting wellness programs, should become familiar with the proposed regulations if they wish to avoid litigation.
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New EEOC Guidelines Regarding Employers’ Obligations With Respect to Background Checks and Accommodation of Religious Dress and Grooming Practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently announced new guidelines that may impact the way employers conduct background checks and accommodate religious dress and grooming practices.
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