We know that many cities in California have their own minimum wages. And we also know that several of those cities had minimum wage increases in July 2024, including: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Los Angeles...more
Hospitality employers in California beware. Effective July 1, 2024, California’s Junk Fee Ban (SB 478) will go into effect, making it unlawful to advertise, display or offer a price for a good or service that does not...more
The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more
2/12/2024
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California ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Fair Workweek ,
FEHA ,
Independent Contractors ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Minimum Wage ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Rounding ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Safety
I have often said to clients that retaliation claims in California are the easiest claims to allege and the hardest claims to defend. Regardless of the statute, a retaliation claim is essentially three things:...more
California voters will no longer decide the fate of the controversial Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), which was expected to significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the state, including...more
Yes, we are all tired of Covid-19, but it is back with a vengeance this Fall, as are back-to-school colds and soon, the flu. This blog is a quick refresher on what employers need to do, and key resources to refer to....more
On April 14, 2023, the California Civil Rights Division (“CRD”) updated its frequently asked questions page regarding SB 1162, which sets forth California’s new pay data reporting requirements. The revised April 14th guidance...more
As we blogged about late last year, Los Angeles will have a Fair Work Week Ordinance as of April 1, 2023.
This Ordinance only effects retail businesses with over 300 employees “globally” — but that tally includes those...more
The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more
1/20/2023
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Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Bereavement Leave ,
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Disability Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Fair Chance Act ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Fair Workweek ,
FEHA ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Leave ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Rounding ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Safety
Predictive scheduling laws require employers to post schedules ahead of time, and restrict the ability to make last minute changes. California doesn’t have any statewide predictive scheduling laws. Prior attempts to...more
The state’s minimum wage is going up on January 1, 2023 to $15.50 per hour for employers of all sizes. The state’s minimum wage was originally scheduled to remain at $15.00 in 2023 for employers of 26 or more employees, and...more
On Labor Day, with support from prominent unions, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which will significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the...more
9/14/2022
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Food Service Workers ,
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Franchises ,
Franchisors ,
Governor Newsom ,
Minimum Wage ,
Referendums ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages ,
Workplace Safety
How does a California employer prove in litigation that it actually provides rest breaks? How much evidence is enough? Well, after litigating this issue what seems to be hundreds of times, here is the best four step advice I...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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Ban the Box ,
California ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Discrimination ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Pregnancy ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Reimbursements ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Workplace Safety
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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Disability ,
Distribution Centers ,
Janitorial Services ,
Labor Commissioners ,
Liens ,
Manufacturers ,
Pricing ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Quotas ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Warehouses
Getting ready to reopen 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 they differ...more
5/13/2021
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California ,
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Class Action ,
COBRA ,
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Discrimination ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Training ,
FEHA ,
Independent Contractors ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pay Data ,
Pregnancy Disability Leave Law ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Telecommuting ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Statements ,
Wage Theft ,
Workplace Safety
Back in March 2020, many cities and counties (including Los Angeles) started passing ordinances to provide 80 Hours of Supplemental Sick Leave to employees not covered by the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act). ...more
California is known for new employment laws that then trickle out to the east coast, the northwest, and eventually nationwide. Think back to the mandate for sexual harassment prevention training and the roll-out of paid...more
If you were hoping that AB-5 (the CA statute codifying the ABC standard into widespread law) would be held invalid, enjoined, or would just fall off a cliff, it is time to face reality. AB-5 is alive and well, and effective...more
Another mid-year reminder: California hotels and motels must train all employees on human trafficking awareness by January 1, 2020.
Per SB 970, hotel and motel employers must provide:
At least 20 minutes of “effective...more
It is that time of year. We continue to wait for the Governor to sign or veto some controversial bills such as:-
The Stand Act (prohibiting confidentiality in harassment and sexual assault settlements); and...more