The California Legislature had another busy year with several bills being sent to the Governor’s desk. The Governor had until October 14th to sign or veto them and with that deadline behind us, we now know what’s on the horizon.

The California Fair Chance Act went into effect in 2018. The goal of this law is to allow applicants with prior criminal convictions to be evaluated first based on their qualifications and skills rather than their criminal histories.

Traditional hiring practices are rapidly becoming obsolete in today’s competitive job market. In a landscape where data-driven strategies increasingly overshadow intuitive decision-making, your ability to leverage key metrics is no longer optional—it’s imperative. Dive in as we explore the pivotal metrics that can elevate your talent acquisition strategy or leave it languishing. If you’re seeking a concrete path to measurable improvement, these metrics are your roadmap.

In the days where technology is increasingly replacing the human touch, some technologies are a value add to the customer experience. There has been a lot of buzz recently about automated platforms in Recruitment such as Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Machine Learning replacing the Recruiter by increasing production and candidate experience.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been working on a new I-9 form for the past several months. With the increase in remote work, USCIS also explored the possibility of allowing employers to continue to use the remote verification process.

Now is a good time to conduct an HR Audit to ensure your policies are current and compliant.

Now is a good time to conduct an HR Audit to ensure your policies are current and compliant.

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is responsible for enforcing this law and in March issued final regulations on CCPA, as amended by CPRA. In addition, the CPPA confirmed the state will begin enforcing the new law on July 1, 2023.