On July 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 102 into law (“AB 102”). This is the first time in almost 20 years that the Industrial Welfare Commission (“IWC”) has received funding from the state. The IWC,...more
After six years of litigation, a victory is etched in stone after the California Supreme Court denied review of a Court of Appeal decision that affirmed an arbitration award issued in favor of the employer in a hard-fought...more
9/3/2021
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Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hostile Environment ,
Labor Code ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Harassment
It is now more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still looming issues on which California employers must continue to focus in order to maintain compliance and to avoid administrative actions and potential...more
5/7/2021
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Continuing Legal Education ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
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Workplace Safety
As enforcement of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation provisions have become more challenging in California, trade secret protection becomes more important to protect your company’s assets. In addition, due to the...more