In a long-forecasted move, on March 18, 2021, the California Legislature passed SB 95, reestablishing supplemental paid sick leave for COVID-19-related reasons. A day later, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law, which...more
Continuing a trend from recent years, the California Legislature passed, and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law, numerous labor and employment bills in 2016.
Each becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2017, unless otherwise...more
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On July 1, 2015, California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 takes effect. Given the fast-approaching deadline for compliance, this is a reminder about the new law and its requirements. The highlights of the...more
Like most recent years, the California Legislature passed and Governor Jerry Brown signed many labor and employment bills into law once again in 2014. Below are highlights of the most significant new laws. Each will become...more