In the ever-evolving landscape of California labor laws, the minimum wage has once again taken center stage. With the recent state-wide increase to $16 per hour, the Golden State continues to lead the nation in setting...more
In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices into state law. With these changes, employers will need to examine and adjust some of...more
12/7/2023
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California has passed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from off-duty marijuana use, reproductive rights, California Family Rights Act, COVID-19, criminal law and the workplace, new avenues of...more
12/23/2022
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FEHA ,
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Human Trafficking ,
Marijuana ,
Minimum Wage ,
Notice Requirements ,
OSHA ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
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Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
Retirement Plan ,
Sexual Assault ,
Unions ,
WARN Act
The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse...more
12/7/2021
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Adverse Employment Action ,
Agricultural Workers ,
Amended Legislation ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Cal-OSHA ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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DFEH ,
Disabilities ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Emotional Support Animals ,
Employee Training ,
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Exceptions ,
Former Employee ,
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Hospitality Industry ,
Independent Contractors ,
Janitorial Services ,
Mediation ,
Minimum Wage ,
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Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Personnel Records ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Quotas ,
Record Retention ,
Separation Agreement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Warehouses ,
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Workplace Safety
The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new laws covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to leaves of absence to data reporting. Most of these laws take effect January 1, so now is a good time for...more
12/14/2020
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Leave of Absence ,
Minimum Wage ,
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Notification Requirements ,
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Reporting Requirements ,
Secretary of State ,
Sick Employees ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
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Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
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Workplace Safety
California Governor Jerry Brown has recently signed into law numerous bills that will impact California employers. The most notable new California statutes, and one new San Francisco Ordinance, are summarized below. All...more
10/30/2013
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Compliance ,
Crime Victims ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Domestic Violence ,
FEHA ,
Flexible Work Arrangements ,
Harassment ,
Military Service Members ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Leave ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Stalking ,
Veterans ,
Wages ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies