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Choice-of-Law Provisions Cannot Circumvent Ending Forced Arbitration Act, Court of Appeal Rules

On February 3, 2025, the California First District Court of Appeal held that a party to an arbitration agreement cannot rely on a choice-of-law provision to wire around the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault...more

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California Employment Law Notes - July 2024

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Employee Who Wanted To Donate/Freeze Her Eggs Was Not Protected By Pregnancy Statute - Paleny v. Fireplace Products U.S., Inc., 103 Cal. App. 5th 199 (2024) - Erika Paleny alleged harassment, discrimination and...more

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Key California Employment Law Cases: December 2019

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This month's key California employment law cases involve disability discrimination, wage and hour, and arbitration agreements enforcement. Doe v. Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation, No. E071224, 2019 WL 6907515 (Cal....more

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New California Employment Laws for 2020

2020 is upon us, and with it, a slew of new employment laws that are now in effect. Read on for a description of 13 key employment laws every employer operating in California should know about going into 2020. ...more

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A New Decade Begins! Ensure Your Business Is Up to Speed on California’s New Employer Requirements

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The close of the decade ended with a flurry of activity on the labor and employment front, creating a number of significant new obligations for employers. As 2020 opens, it is important to ensure that employers of all sizes...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q4 2019

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2020

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In 2019, California enacted numerous labor and employment laws. Unless otherwise noted, each of the laws listed below is effective on Jan. 1, 2020. This Holland & Knight alert highlights selected and significant new laws, as...more

Vedder Price

2020 California Employment Law Roundup

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As 2019 draws to a close, employers in California have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations, including significant new legislation regarding independent contractor status and mandatory arbitration...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Reminder: New California Employment Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2020

• Numerous new California laws going into effect on January 1, 2020, will impact employers and employees. • The most significant laws include a new employee classification law, extension of the statute of limitations for...more

Allen Matkins

2020 Labor & Employment Law Update for California Employers

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As 2019 draws to a close, it is time to take a close look at some of the most important new laws that have been passed which will affect California employers in 2020 and beyond. As always, employers should review their...more

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[Podcast]: California's Legislative Response to the #MeToo Movement

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Tony Oncidi and Kate Gold discuss California’s most recent legislative response to the #MeToo movement.  These developments include new restrictions on confidentiality and...more

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'A to Z' of What California Employers Need to Know for 2020

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With the New Year will come new laws that affect California employers. The following is the “A to Z” of changes in the law that may affect your business in 2020....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Employment Legislation Update: What's New for 2020

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

Perkins Coie

California Employment Law Legislative Update 2020

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With the California legislative year now closed, we know which proposals became reality and offer insight into their likely impact on California employers in the coming year. The following update provides a brief overview of...more

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Did California Ring the Death Knell or the Fight Bell in Trying to Ban Arbitration Agreements with AB 51?

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California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law 15 bills designed to provide greater employee protections in California.  Among those bills were Assembly Bill 9 (“AB 9”) and Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”), both of which...more

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2020 Vision: California’s New Employment Laws

To close out the 2019 legislative season, Governor Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills into law, which will have lasting impacts for California employers. In addition to the summaries and clarifications from prior blog posts,...more

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“No more arbitration for you!”: The California #MeToo Affect Continues

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation largely impacting mandatory arbitration agreements (Assembly Bill 51) and extending the deadline to file a harassment complaint from one to three years...more

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New California Law Attacks Mandatory Arbitration Again … But Is It More Bark Than Bite?

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California has joined a number of states in passing legislation purporting to prohibit mandatory arbitration agreements for sexual harassment and other claims. Such laws have gained popularity in the wake of the #MeToo...more

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Legislative Update: Governor Newsom Pens Halloween Terrors for California Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Newsom has approved some of the bills most feared by employers, including bills to ban employment arbitration, extend FEHA administrative deadlines, codify the Dynamex ABC test, and create San...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Take That, Employers! California is Done (for Now) with this Year’s Legislative Thrashing

Here’s a comprehensive list of the new employment-related statutes enacted and signed into law in the Golden State (effective Jan. 1, 2020 unless otherwise specified)...more

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California Employers Should Monitor These 10 Critical Bills as the Legislative Year Comes to a Close

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As the 2019 legislative year is about to come to a close, there are a number of critical labor and employment proposals still making their way to Governor Newsom’s desk. With just four short weeks remaining for the...more

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The Changing Landscape Of Sexual Harassment Claims And Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

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The year 2018 has seen significant shifts in the landscape of gender equality and sexual harassment. Complaints of sexual harassment in California nearly doubled in the first three months of 2018. From January through March...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

New California Employment Laws Will Require Significant Changes in 2019

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several bills that will have significant impact on employers’ workplace obligations. Effective January 1, 2019, the new laws will restrict nondisclosure agreements and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

California’s Gov. Brown Signs And Vetoes Several Pieces Of #Metoo Legislation

On September 30, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) addressed a slew of legislation inspired by the #MeToo movement. The legislation is expected to strengthen protections against workplace sexual harassment by restricting...more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

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