In 2019, California enacted numerous labor and employment laws. Unless otherwise noted, each of the laws listed below is effective on Jan. 1, 2020. This Holland & Knight alert highlights selected and significant new laws, as...more
12/31/2019
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• The California Legislature passed numerous labor and employment bills that become effective on Jan. 1, 2019
• California's minimum wages and exempt salary thresholds increase on Jan. 1, 2019
• These laws were among the...more
1/2/2019
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On Feb. 26, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira, which should provide guidance as to the circumstances in which the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) applies to interstate transportation...more
3/2/2018
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• The California Legislature passed numerous labor and employment bills that Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in 2017.
• Many of the new laws relate to wages and hours, leaves and benefits, hiring practices, health and...more
12/14/2017
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