In Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., a unanimous California Supreme Court strengthened whistleblower protections in the state by holding that whistleblower claims brought by an employee (or former employee) are to...more
Update July 22: This blog has been updated to reflect current guidance about employer considerations for transitioning to remote work. Many organizations shifted to remote work to slow the spread of COVID-19 and promote the...more
Many organizations shifted to remote work to slow the spread of COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of their employees. Remote work is becoming more permanent in the near term, making the "virtual workplace" the new...more
Update May 21: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on California COVID-19 paid sick leave laws, including those applicable to LA County.
This summary is for general information only. It is not...more
On May 3, 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the Right of Recall and Worker Retention ordinances passed by the Los Angeles City Council on April 27, 2020....more
On April 28, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an interim urgency ordinance to require employers with 500 or more employees nationally to provide supplemental paid sick leave to covered...more
Update May 13: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on California COVID-19 paid sick leave laws, including those applicable to LA County.
This summary is for general information only. It is not...more
On April 22, 2020, the Los Angeles City Council amended and moved forward with two controversial draft ordinances aimed at regulating the order of rehiring laid-off employees and requiring retention of existing workers in the...more
On April 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards issued its Rules and Regulations Implementing the Public Order on Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (Rules) that provide some guidance as to how the...more
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Garcetti signed an emergency paid sick leave order that significantly changed what the City Council passed on March 27, 2020. The Order goes into effect immediately and will remain so until two...more
California employers are facing the prospect of unanticipated layoffs – also known as furloughs and reductions in force – in response to government mandates and directives concerning the COVID-19 pandemic....more
Earlier this year, Governor Newsom signed two amendments to SB 1343 extending the deadline to comply with California’s expansion of sexual harassment training requirements to January 1, 2021. ...more
The new year will bring significant changes for California employers, which could have substantial ramifications for businesses in the state. Employers should consider these key statutory developments and adjust their...more
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On November 5, 2019, the California Labor Commissioner cited Inventory Professionals Inc. and Trader Joe’s for fines totaling more than $1.6 million, holding them jointly liable for wage violations for workers supplied to...more