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Mental Health and Calif. Law: A Guide for HR Professionals
There’s a vast difference between odd behavior and a mental disability, according to a management attorney in Los Angeles.

Calif.: Arbitration Agreement in Employee Handbook Enforceable
An arbitration agreement contained in an employee handbook was not invalid simply because the employer could change the handbook in its discretion, the California Court of Appeal ruled.

Workers’ Comp in California: What’s Ahead for Employers?
With costs in the California workers’ compensation system skyrocketing, and permanent-disability benefits falling, a group of negotiators struck a deal last year to address these issues.

California Alternative-Work-Schedule Bill Fails; SHRM Vows to Redouble Efforts

Despite strong support from human resource professionals and an unprecedented lobbying campaign by CalSHRM, the California Senate’s Labor and Industrial Relations Committee has scuttled a legislative proposal that would have removed legal and financial obstacles that discourage many California employers from offering flexible-work-schedule arrangements.

Appeals Court Rejects ‘Me Too’ Evidence in Race Case
In a case under the state Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Court of Appeal has ruled that a trial court properly excluded an employee’s “me too” evidence of alleged discrimination against employees of races different than the employee’s.


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California Certification Preparation
May 22–23 | San Francisco
Oct. 8-9 | Los Angeles

California Base Compensation
May 23 | San Francisco
Oct. 8 | Los Angeles

California Workplace Law
May 24 | San Francisco
Oct. 9 | Los Angeles

HR Business Partners Part I
May 23–24 | San Francisco
Oct. 8-9 | Los Angeles

HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics
May 23–24 | San Francisco

SHRM Essentials of HR Management
Oct. 8-9 | Los Angeles

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California Flex At a Glance

The Ongoing Impact of the Recession—California Financial Health and Hiring 
Over one-half (54%) of California organizations reported mild to significant improvement in financial health compared with one year ago.

The Ongoing Impact of the Recession—California Recruiting and Skill Gaps
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of organizations in California that are currently hiring full-time staff indicated that they are having a difficult time recruiting for specific job openings. 

The Employee Benefits Landscape
How do California employees compare with national averages in their benefits offerings? Survey data of 300 benefits are reported in 11 areas.

Video: Human Trafficking Disclosure Law
Companies must disclose certain efforts to eliminate human trafficking to comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.

Webcast: Workplace Harassment Prevention
Attorneys Linda Jackson and Reid Bowman will provide you with an update on the latest developments affecting employers' workplace harassment prevention initiatives.

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