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Frequently Asked Questions on the Topic of Sexual Harassment Is sexual harassment illegal for any size company? Yes. While the federal anti-harassment statute applies to employers with 15 or more employees, California law prohibiting harassment applies to employers with just one or more employees. Which employers are covered by California’s A.B. 1825 sexual harassment training…
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Vacation Policies In California, can an employer limit how much vacation employees can carry over from year to year? Although use it or lose it policies are illegal in California, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) does permit employers to place a cap on the amount of vacation employees may accrue. According to…
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Disability Discrimination If a person has a disability, but there is no impact on the job and no request for accommodation, what, if anything, should employers be concerned about? If a disability has no impact on an employee’s ability to perform the job, then an employer has no obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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Frequently Asked Questions on the Topic of Retaliation What are the key provisions to include in an anti-retaliation policy? Having a clear anti-retaliation policy can help deter improper conduct that could subject your organization to liability and it can encourage employees to come forward with complaints so you can address problems before they expand into…
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