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NLRB Makes It Harder for Property Owners to Expel Union Protesters

In a recently issued decision—Bexar II—a divided National Labor Relations Board again reversed employer-friendly standards, this time granting expanded property access to the off-duty employees of a property owner's...more

California's COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Is Back! Compliance Requirements Are Fast Approaching! (UPDATED)

Update Feb 18: This advisory has been updated to include the required notice to employees that must be posted in the workplace or otherwise disseminated to employees who work remotely. On February 9, 2022, Governor...more

California Employers Can Face Lawsuits by Third Parties Claiming Injuries From Employees Infected With COVID-19

California employers whose employees become infected with COVID-19 while in the workplace and pass the infection to family members can be sued in civil court for resulting injuries suffered by third parties....more

9th Circuit Says Prior Salary Cannot Justify Pay Disparities Under the Federal Equal Pay Act

On February 27, 2020, the 9th Circuit ruled in Rizo v. Yovino that prior salary, whether alone or in combination with other factors, is not a defense to a claim of pay discrimination under the federal Equal Pay Act (EPA). ...more

California Sexual Harassment Training Deadlines Extended

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed emergency legislation extending to January 1, 2021 - the deadline for complying with some aspects of the anti-harassment training requirements adopted last year. ...more

California Court Limits Use of Employee Non-Solicitation Agreements

In California, any contract under which a person is prevented from engaging in his or her profession is, with limited exceptions, void under Section 16600 of the Business & Professions Code. Section 16600 has long been...more

California Enhances Protection for Employers Against Defamation Claims by Alleged Sexual Harassers

California recently passed legislation intended to provide enhanced protection from defamation claims by alleged sexual harassers against employers who have terminated them, and against victims who have accused them of...more

Prior Salary Cannot Justify Pay Disparities Under the Federal Equal Pay Act

In an important decision, the Ninth Circuit overturned its long-standing precedent to rule that prior salary, whether alone or in combination with other factors, is no longer a defense to a claim of pay discrimination under...more

Commonly Overlooked and Misunderstood Aspects of California Wage and Hour Law

California’s wage and hour laws are constantly evolving. This advisory highlights the following areas: - Overtime and Double Time for Non-Exempt (Hourly Paid) Employees. Daily and weekly overtime requirements:...more

California Employers Be WARNED: California WARN Act Applies to Temporary Layoffs

In a recent decision, a California Court of Appeal ruled for the first time that a temporary layoff is sufficient to trigger the protections of the California WARN Act (“Cal WARN”). In Int’l Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron...more

Workplace Anti-Harassment Programs Urgently Need Overhaul – Ten Strategies for Success

Workplace harassment persists despite the fact that it has been against the law for over three decades. The recent spate of high profile cases and the impact of “#MeToo” will result in more internal claims to employers, more...more

[Webinar] Top 10 Steps Employers Can Take Today to Prevent and Properly Handle Sexual Harassment Claims - December 14th, 10:00am...

Sexual harassment has been against the law for decades, making the recent spate of high-profile claims dispiriting to say the least. The renewed spotlight on sexual harassment will result in more claims from employees, so...more

Sexual Harassment 2018: It Is Your Business

Sexual harassment in the workplace (at least in most workplaces) has been unlawful for more than 30 years. Companies are required to post information about federal and state law (where applicable) identifying sex...more

California Restrictions on Asking Applicants for Prior Salary Information: FAQs

We have previously analyzed the growing trend around the country to ban employer inquiries into an applicant’s prior salary. This advisory addresses frequently asked questions about the new California law, which goes into...more

It’s Not a Dream: Mid-Summer Employment Law Changes Effective in California Cities

On July 1, 2017, the minimum wage increased in nine California cities, and San Francisco’s Parental Leave Ordinance became applicable to more employers. Employers affected by these changes should be sure they are in...more

California Supreme Court Holds That California Law Requires Unencumbered Rest Breaks

California law requires most employers to authorize paid rest breaks for non-exempt employees of at least 10 minutes for each four hours worked or a major fraction thereof, and to provide this rest break approximately mid-way...more

California Employers Must Update EEO Policies by April 1, 2016

New regulations under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) require employers of five or more employees to update anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and complaint-investigation policies; update sexual...more

9th Circuit Determines that California Law Restricts a “No-Rehire” Provision in a Settlement Agreement

Under California law, “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is to that extent void.” (Bus. & Prof. Code §16600) The prohibition pertains even if the...more

California Employment Law Update: What’s New for 2015?

The California Legislature was unusually active this year. Significantly, California introduced mandatory paid sick live, created new “unfair immigration-related practices” and expanded potential liability for employers who...more

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