It’s that time of year for employers to make their lists and check them twice. While doing so, there are several new employment laws to consider for 2023. The following outlines the major new laws that will affect most...more
12/1/2022
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Bereavement Leave ,
Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Labor Code ,
Minimum Wage ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pay Transparency ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
Retirement Plan ,
Sick Leave
As the use of artificial intelligence recruitment and hiring tools becomes more prevalent, it is important to remember that such processes are subject to anti-discrimination laws. Employers have an obligation to inspect such...more
A recent survey conducted by the Society of Human Resource Managers revealed that one of the top employment issues businesses face today is how best to train supervisors to effectively manage a remote workforce. Close behind...more
While states like California continue to make it tougher for companies to properly classify workers as independent contractors by adopting the ABC test, on September 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a notice of...more
On November 20, 2019, the California Supreme Court finally agreed to take up the question of whether the landmark Dynamex independent contractor decision applies retroactively. In April 2018, the California Supreme Court...more
Since April 30, 2018, when the landmark California Supreme Court decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Sup. Ct. (2018) 4 Cal.5th 903 (Dynamex) was issued, companies across the state have questioned whether the ABC...more
10/1/2019
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Dynamex ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Definition ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
New Legislation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
On August 30, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 778 into law. This bill not only clarifies certain aspects of the expanded sexual harassment prevention training requirements but also, and most importantly for many...more
As we get ready for flu season, employers are faced with the quandary of what to do when they want a healthy workplace in order to maintain productivity and morale, but still need to respect an individual employee’s beliefs...more
The momentum on paid sick leave laws has not slowed down and states, counties and cities across the United States – and even the federal government – are continuing to propose and implement mandatory paid sick leave laws. So...more
A California appellate court ruled on February 28, 2017, in Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture LLC, that employees paid on a commission basis must be separately compensated for legally required rest breaks if their wages are...more
A series of changes and new rules at the state and federal level over the last few months have compelled employers to re-evaluate and update their policies and practices. One of the latest changes, which takes effect on...more
On April 19, 2016, the Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to pass a motion that directs the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring employers to provide employees who work for them in the City of Los Angeles for 30 or...more
Unfortunately, headlines of tragic acts of violence in the workplace continue – and it is a trend that is not abating. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that approximately 2 million workers are...more
While the posting requirements for California’s new paid sick leave law under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (HWHFA) took effect on January 1, 2015, the next step in the process – accrual of paid sick...more
In the past few years it has become increasingly common for plaintiffs to attempt to broaden their potential recovery sources by naming multiple defendants in employment actions under a joint employer theory – often including...more
As the new year is getting under way, employers should consider placing these developing issues at the top of their to do list:
Social Media Policies -
Employers should consider reviewing and updating social...more
Tragic acts of violence have taken over our headlines and can destroy not only lives, but businesses. With the rise in reported gun violence, the numerous recent tragedies around the country and continued economic troubles...more
2/28/2013
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Criminal Background Checks ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Assistance Programs ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Gun Laws ,
Negligent Hiring ,
Negligent Supervision ,
OSHA ,
Respondeat Superior ,
Restraining Orders ,
Workplace Violence