In the words of the Los Angeles Times, it is a “Hot Labor Summer” in southern California. At this time:
• The WGA (Writers’ Guild of America) has been on strike since May 2nd (11,000 writers on strike).
• Beginning July...more
Getting ready to return to the office in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how...more
3/14/2022
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The close of the 2021 California legislative session brings forth a series of new wage and hour laws that impact employers and take effect on January 1, 2022.
Assembly Bill (AB) 286 addresses food delivery, including...more
10/29/2021
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Have you been re-using the same old settlement agreement template that was drafted many years ago? Well, if you are in California, it is time for another refresh before year end (effective January 1, 2022).
The law...more
Effective November 9th, Los Angeles businesses may refuse service to any patron not wearing a mask.
Specifically, the new Ordinance states “any business owner or operator in the City of Los Angeles is authorized to refuse...more
With so much going on for employers in 2020, let us not forget the #MeToo movement and related changes in California’s laws requiring sexual harassment prevention training. All employers with more than five employees...more
July may seem like a sleepy summer month, but don’t forget — for many cities in California it is the time for minimum wage increases. Your payroll company may notify you and take care of it, but if you handle payroll...more
To keep employers guessing, not only does the state minimum wage increase every year, but many cities do as well. Currently, California’s minimum wage is $11 per hour (or $10.50 for employers with up to 25 employees)....more