California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed numerous pro-employee bills into law that will impact all Golden State employers starting January 1, 2020. For now, preparation and compliance planning are essential.
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11/22/2019
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Recommendations for employers before new law goes into effect on January 1, 2020
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill making it risky for employers (regardless of size) to classify...more
9/27/2019
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Golden State’s new anti-harassment acts make it easier for employees to assert sexual harassment claims. Statutes also increase training requirements and limit non-disclosure agreements.
Governor Jerry Brown signed several...more
10/8/2018
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California Supreme Court’s new Dynamex test may throw a wrench into business models that rely on independent contractors.
The California Supreme Court has imposed a new test for determining who is an independent contractor...more
5/10/2018
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