Posts Tagged ‘SB 973’
SB 1162 Reporting Deadline Extension
Complying with federal, state, and local government regulations can be a considerable administrative burden and expense for employers, and that’s when those employers understand the scope of the regulations fairly well. It gets even trickier when new rules are introduced. With limited real-life examples to draw from, employers and their legal and regulatory advisors must…
Read MoreWatch Out California Employers: SB 1162 On Track To Become Law
California’s latest pay equity legislation, SB 1162 passed the State Assembly Appropriations Committee late last week. It’s good news for the Golden State as it continues to lead the way in equal pay initiatives. If passed, SB 1162 would become one of the most aggressive pay equity laws in the U.S. The bill still needs…
Read MoreKey Findings From California Pay Data Reporting Collection
In an ongoing effort to combat employment discrimination and promote pay transparency, the state of California passed SB 973 in 2020. This law requires California private companies with 100 or more employees to annually report pay and hours-worked information by establishment, job category, sex, race, and ethnicity to the California Department of Fair Employment and…
Read MoreNo Extensions for California Pay Data Reporting Deadline
The time frame for submitting the annual pay data reporting snapshots to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is fast approaching. To make matters more urgent, DFEH staff recently made it known that there would not be any extensions issued this year. Affected employers will need to submit their SB 973pay data…
Read MoreCalifornia DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination
Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. Included in the extensive complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are allegations of “frat boy” culture, sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination. The…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the ESG Reckoning: Three Essential Steps
When two founding members of Bain Capital’s impact investing fund sound the alarm that An ESG Reckoning Is Coming, employers should take note. Michael O’Leary and Warren Valdmanis cover a lot of ground in their new article for the Harvard Business review, from Nikola’s disastrously fake zero-emission semi-truck commercial to Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s…
Read MoreCalifornia Pay Data Reporting Most Commonly Asked Questions
On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 973 (“SB 973”) into law. SB 973 authorizes California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) to enforce the annual reporting of pay and hours worked data for employers with California employees. Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions regarding California’s new…
Read MoreAn Employer’s Guide to Navigating the DEI&A Landscape
With the landscape around diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEI&A) continuing to evolve, employers need to be aware of what their responsibilities are for ensuring a safe, discrimination-free work environment for their staff. Before diving into the different nuances regarding the growing legislation driving employers to foster equitable work environments, it would be best to…
Read MoreProfessional Employer Organizations and CA Pay Data Reporting
3 minute read The deadline for submitting California pay data reports under SB 973 is rapidly approaching. By March 31, 2021, certain employers with California-based employees (including remote workers that report to California locations) must submit comprehensive pay data reports to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). These reports encompass information such as…
Read MoreHow Several New Laws for 2021 Will Affect CA Employers
3 minute read California employers need to be aware of how a variety of new laws (and continually changing COVID-19-related requirements) will affect their HR teams and reporting requirements in 2021. For example, as of January 1, pay data reporting is mandatory, and employers with only five or more employees are required to provide unpaid…
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