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AB 168 (Eggman) adds a prohibition about asking for salary history from employees. Specifically, it prohibits all employers (including state and local governments and Legislature) from: • Seeking salary history information (including comp. and benefits) about applicant for employment. • Relying on salary history info in determining whether to offer employment or what salary to offer. • Employer must provide pay scale for position to applicant upon reasonable request. • Employ

State ballot measures and state legislatures have slowly but steadily legalized the use of marijuana. The specifics of the law have unique ramifications for people and businesses even if they never roll a joint. As one example, Federal law still prohibits the use, sale and marketing of marijuana. Professionals advising employers, banks, and health care providers have unique issues in determining reactions to events. For example, should a bank do business with an organizat

It’s illegal to ask about disabilities in an interview. However, it’s acceptable to ask applicants if they are able to perform the essential responsibilities of the job with reasonable accommodation. Job Descriptions Always start with good job descriptions. They should be prepared carefully, since they can be used against your company in a lawsuit, or if properly prepared, as a defense to such a lawsuit. . How to Create a Job Description. A well-written job description is o