2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways, but one thing that remains constant is the legislature's enactment of new laws that impact employers. Ranging from Covid-19 legislation to revisions to worker classification...more
12/10/2020
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As 2019 draws to a close, it is time to take a close look at some of the most important new laws that have been passed which will affect California employers in 2020 and beyond. As always, employers should review their...more
12/10/2019
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On September 18, 2019, Governor Newson signed Assembly Bill No. 5 - legislation that changes the law in California for determining whether a worker should be classified as an “independent contractor” or as an “employee.” The...more