With the California legislative year now closed, we know which proposals became reality and offer insight into their likely impact on California employers in the coming year. The following update provides a brief overview of...more
11/6/2019
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
DFEH ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
FEHA ,
Flexible Spending Accounts ,
Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
New Legislation ,
OSHA ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Title VII
Governor Jerry Brown has signed A.B. 1008 which amends the California Labor Code effective January 1, 2018, to prohibit employers from considering or inquiring about “an applicant’s conviction history,” “arrests not followed...more
11/16/2017
/ Background Checks ,
Ban the Box ,
Conditional Job Offers ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Criminal Records ,
DFEH ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Governor Brown ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Notice Requirements