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Quiet Legislative Session Still Brings Big Changes for Employers in California

California’s legislative session nears its end in the next few weeks, and as usual, state legislators have introduced several bills that will surely affect employers if they become law. Although this session had fewer...more

California Employers: New Year, New Laws

It’s that time of year again. The weather gets cold and rainy, the calendar turns from December to January, and new employment laws go into effect that could shake up your workplace. The California legislature is always...more

Five California Employment Bills that Could Shake Up Your Workplace

The California legislature is in the midst of its 2023 legislative session, having already considered more than 2,000 bills. As the Senate and Assembly work towards the September 14 deadline to pass legislation, below are...more

The Value of “Doing”: Lessons in Mentoring

A great mentor is invaluable for a young lawyer. In a profession based on judgment, young lawyers need the guidance of a wise, battle-tested lawyer to help them unlock their true potential. If they’re especially lucky, like I...more

ABC, Not Quite as Easy as 1-2-3 – Examining the California Legal Landscape Post-AB 5

For many years, worker classification has been an ongoing battle in California. The issue of employee vs. independent contractor has spurred many lawsuits statewide, resulted in countless precedent-setting decisions, and led...more

COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Within The San Jose City Limits: What San Jose Employers Need To Know

The COVID-19 pandemic caught most everyone by surprise–employers included–and it has hit nearly every industry hard.  As the pandemic worsened, many employees needed to take time off to care for  themselves, for family...more

Proposed State Law Would Protect Medical Marijuana Users from Employment Discrimination

Since the approval of Proposition 64 by California voters in 2016, and the corresponding change in attitude toward recreational cannabis use, employers have grappled with cannabis regulation in the workplace. Although...more

The Blunt Truth About Testing Employees For Marijuana In California (part two) [Video]

Despite the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana in California, employers maintain the right to enforce a drug-free work environment. In many respects, cannabis is now treated like alcohol; although...more

The Blunt Truth About Testing Employees For Marijuana In California (part one) [Video]

Despite the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana in California, employers maintain the right to enforce a drug-free work environment. In many respects, cannabis is now treated like alcohol; although...more

California Employment Law Update for 2020

The California Legislature enacted a number of new laws for 2020 that will affect California businesses.  Below we discuss a few of the most notable employment laws that go into effect in the New Year.  Companies with a...more

The Blunt Truth About Testing Employees For Marijuana in California

Despite the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana in California, employers maintain the right to enforce a drug-free work environment.  In many respects, cannabis is now treated like alcohol; although...more

Department of Labor Proposes Joint Employer Rule

Employers have been seeking clarity on joint employer laws for years.  On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) entered the fray, announcing a proposed rule that would update and amend the joint employment regulations...more

Governor Brown Signs Workplace-Related #MeToo Bills into Law

Following a long legislative year, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several pieces of legislation aimed at curbing sexual harassment in the workplace. This topic dominated conversation in the California...more

California Legislature Passes Assortment of Bills to Curb Sexual Harassment

The #MeToo movement sent shockwaves through the hearts and minds of employers and employees alike last fall, and the California Legislature – known for introducing progressive legislation – jumped at the chance to address...more

New Year, New Laws: What California Employers Need to Know for 2017

Once again California will ring in the New Year with a number of new laws affecting employers and employees in the Golden State. Much of this new legislation clarifies existing laws to provide guidance to employers or grant...more

California Can No Longer Ignore Federal Classification Rules

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced its highly anticipated federal overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule updates the minimum salary requirement for employees to be considered...more

Carbajal v. CWPSC Decision Provides Guidance for Drafting Employment Arbitration Agreements

On February 26, 2016, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, issued its decision in Carbajal v. CWPSC, Inc., invalidating an employment arbitration agreement due to a number of provisions the Court considered...more

New Year’s Resolutions for California Businesses in 2016

California begins 2016 with a number of new employment laws, ranging from compensation rates for piece-rate employees to permissible uses of the Federal E-Verify system. Employers should familiarize themselves with the...more

The NLRB Expands the Application of the Joint-Employer Standard in Browning-Ferris

On August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a groundbreaking decision upending long-held precedent for when a joint-employer relationship could be found. The Board’s decision in...more

Amendments to California’s Sick Leave Law Provides Flexibility for Employers

On July 13, 2015, Governor Brown signed urgency legislation amending California’s new sick leave law—the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. The amendments, which took effect immediately, clarify the law and...more

New Employment Laws Affecting California Businesses in 2015

The California Legislature recently enacted a number of new employment laws that will take effect in 2015 that will impact businesses in California. With the New Year quickly approaching, employers should review their...more

California Becomes Second State to Mandate Paid Sick Leave

With the passing of AB 1522, California became the second state in the nation to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, which takes effect on July 1,...more

Employment Law: The Devil is in the Details

Employment law, perhaps more than other areas of law, is highly fact-specific. A small change in any of the facts will often alter the analysis and outcome of the case. In part, this is because employment relationships are...more

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