Law Library

What You'll Find

Whether HR is your full-time job or you just need the basics, this law library section provides in-depth employment law information on the tasks you face every day.

• Employment law topics organized within familiar HR lifecycle.
• Integrated California and Federal law
• Up-to-date content written by labor law experts.
• Common mistakes to avoid and best practices for all HR processes.

Members can use the navigation to the left to dive into the Law Library, or start by viewing the most recent employment law updates below. If you're looking for basic HR requirements for your business, view the Minimum Requirements section to find the Law Library’s coverage of benefits, health and safety, performance and discipline, and more. The Law Library also provides access to the Required Posters & Current Revisions Chart and a glossary of industry terms.

Law Library Features

COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires a covered group health plan to offer an opportunity to continue health plan coverage who would otherwise lose coverage as a result of a qualifying event, such as termination.

Unemployment Insurance
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a federal/state program. The cost of the program in California is financed by employers through state and federal UI taxes.

San Francisco Health Assurance Plan
Adopted in February, 2006, the San Francisco Health Assurance Plan (SF HAP) was created to provide access to health care for San Francisco's uninsured adults.

Retaliation
Both federal and state law protect employees and applicants from employer retaliation for engaging in activity protected by anti-discrimination law.

Recent Legal Updates

Update: New Workers' Comp Posting Requirements

(9/2/2010) - California's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has finalized regulations that require all employers within the state to post a new Notice to Employees - Injuries Caused by Work. You must post this notice, in a conspicuous location frequented by employees, by October 8, 2010.

No Getting Around Noncompetition Agreements

(9/2/2010) - A case out of the second appellate district highlights just how strong California's public policy is against noncompetition agreements.

Posters & Notices

FMLA Rights Addendum
FMLA now provides additional leave rights to military personnel and their families. The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has provided an additional posting to address the recent changes in the federal law.

Purchase Required Products
When you combine California and federal requirements, it's easy to lose track of the different employee notices you need. CalBizCentral posters, pamphlets and kits keep you in compliance.

Cal/OSHA Log 300 Forms
All the information and forms you need for staying compliant with Cal/OSHA's stringent recordkeeping requirements.

DFEH-162 Update FREE
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has issued new English and Spanish language discrimination and harassment posters (DFEH-162) and (DFEH-162S).

What's New in HR Law

New Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a new Form I-9 Aug. 7; however, the previous edition of the form is still usable. We recommend using the most current form, which has an expiration date of 8/31/12.