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Practical Issues with Implementation of Workplace Violence Prevention Plans

Now that California employers have their Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (WVPP) in place (as of July 1) some grey areas have come up that warrant awareness and discussion. •Some employers have had the foresight to...more

Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2024

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

Three Workplace Issues to Watch in 2024

It has been an eventful year for California employers, and I don’t anticipate a slowing of pace in 2024. Between higher minimum wages, increasingly complicated local ordinances (e.g. paid sick), and changing technological...more

2024 Handbook Updates: What You Can’t Afford to Miss

Though you may still be on a sugar high from Halloween, the new year is fast approaching, and with it, the onset of several new California employment laws. Employers should prepare now by updating their handbooks for 2024....more

The New Risks of Non-Solicitation Clauses in CA

If there were shades of grey in the state of enforceability of employee non-solicitation provisions (to prevent attempts to and/or the hire of former colleagues), that outlook just got darker. California law has declared void...more

Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2023

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

Continued Expansion of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”)

In 2021, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) faced a major overhaul. Now, additional changes signed into law last week by Governor Newsom will expand employer obligations. Effective January 1, 2023, AB 1949 amends the...more

Doing Business in California, a Totally Helpful (and Free) Resource for You!

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

California Reinstates Supplemental Covid-19 Sick Pay

With a record number of Californians missing work due to the Omicron variant, Governor Newsom has reached a deal with state lawmakers to require employers with more than 25 employees to provide special supplemental Covid-19...more

Top 10 List Of California’s Newest Employment Laws

Our Labor & Employment team has been busy this fall! As loyal readers, your inboxes have been filled with our updates on all the changes to California employment laws. This legislative session ended on October 14th, so we...more

New California Employment Laws For 2019

It’s that time of year again. Time for holiday parties, ugly sweaters, and summaries of legal developments. The #MeToo movement has resulted in a slew of new bills addressing sexual harassment in the workplace....more

California Enacts New Harassment Prevention Laws

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a handful of bills into law last week that take major steps to combat sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. California employers should understand how these new...more

CA Enacts New Anti-Harassment Laws In Response To #MeToo Movement

No lazy Sunday for Governor Jerry Brown! He signed four new bills into law, taking major steps to combat sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. Here is a brief overview of the new laws and what...more

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