Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more
10/31/2023
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By any measure, 2020 presented novel, life-changing experiences for all of us. The resilience and focus required to endure the seemingly relentless wave of changes have helped to hone the skills of most workplaces and allowed...more
12/30/2020
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California ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
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Employee Training ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Independent Contractors ,
Minimum Wage ,
OFCCP ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
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
This is our year-end assessment of the most important developments for California employers. All of the new laws are effective on Jan. 1, 2017, unless otherwise noted.
The California legislature once again had a busy...more
11/4/2016
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Domestic Violence ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Minimum Wage ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
The California Legislature was unusually active this year. Significantly, California increased the state minimum wage, created new “unfair immigration-related practices,” and expanded protections for whistleblowers. All laws...more
12/5/2013
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Crime Victims ,
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Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
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Discrimination ,
Domestic Workers ,
FEHA ,
Leave of Absence ,
Liens ,
Military Service Members ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Family Leave Insurance Program ,
Prevailing Party ,
Retaliation ,
Undocumented Immigrants ,
Whistleblowers