This is the final of a three-part series addressing the changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act. In this part we discuss the Early Evaluation Conference....more
This is the second of a three-part series addressing the changes in California’s Private Attorneys General Act.
Below, we discuss an employer’s opportunity to cure alleged PAGA violations...more
Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 which amended the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The new legislation is effective immediately....more
Download PDF Last year the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 257, with a declared purpose of improving the terms and conditions of employment of fast food workers who, according to the bill, “are the largest and...more
A new California law (Senate Bill 699) expands a prohibition on non-compete agreements beyond state lines.
Current law (Business and Professions Code Section 16600), provides that every contract that restrains anyone...more
California courts recently issued two guiding decisions relating to COVID-19:
In Thai v. International Business Machines Corp., 2023 Cal. App. LEXIS 526, the Court of Appeal held that a government mandate to work from...more
On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced changes to its COVID-19 guidelines. A few days later, the County of Los Angeles announced it will align a few of its guidelines with the CDPH....more
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Download PDF On December 15, 2022, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations (“New Regulations.”) The New Regulations, which went into effect...more
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The City of Los Angeles announced its new minimum wage which rises to $16.78 per hour (an increase of $0.74 from the current minimum wage of $16.04), on July 1, 2023.
The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index for...more
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As many employers already know, California imposes several restrictions concerning pay disclosures. Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from inquiring into and relying on an applicant’s salary history and further...more
1/4/2023
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that time spent logging in to start employees’ shifts should be compensable....more
The Sixth District California Court of Appeal held that despite evidence of neutrality of a rounding policy, the employer did not meet its burden of proof to show employees were properly compensated for all hours worked....more
The California Legislature enacted numerous new bills – some (like those regarding COVID-19) are in effect now. Others require employer compliance as of January 1, 2023. This is the third part in a series of posts regarding...more
Following the summer recess, the California Legislature enacted numerous state Senate and Assembly bills taking effect immediately, or in 2023. Here are some with a direct impact on California employers. (Info re other new...more
For the California Legislature, the summer recess is over, which means a host of new state Assembly and Senate bills for 2023....more
The California Supreme Court published its decision in Gustavo Naranjo et al., v. Spectrum Security Services holding that employers who fail to pay for meal or rest break premiums, may also be responsible for waiting time and...more
On April 21, 2022, the California Occupation Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) voted to re-adopt a revised version of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). Once approved the revised ETS will go into...more
On January 25, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he reached a deal with legislative leaders to reinstate Supplemental Paid Sick Leave benefits for COVID-19 related absences (“SPSL”). A previous version of the law...more
Starting July 1, 2022, all employees covered by the Los Angeles’ Minimum Wage Ordinance will get a raise, earning at least $16.04 per hour. (The current applicable minimum wage for all covered employees is $15.00/hour.)...more
2022 started off with disappointing news for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). After various motions and two contradicting district court decisions, the Supreme Court decided with a 6-3 majority to...more
On December 16, 2021, California’s Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) approved revised and more restrictive COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). The revised standards will go into effect January 14,...more
As we previously wrote, on November 4, 2021 the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) requiring larger employers to verify their employees’ COVID-19...more
On November 4, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) published the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are fully vaccinated or...more
As we previously wrote, the City of Los Angeles recently passed an Ordinance requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations before entering various public locations – including food establishments, gyms and fitness...more
As expected, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 331, which will have a sweeping effect on settlement and separation agreements. ...more