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CRD’s New Pay Data Reporting Requirements

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The CRD (California Civil Rights Department, formerly known as the DFEH) published “Important Announcements for the 2023 Reporting Year” with new resources (guides, templates, training slides, responses to FAQs), and...more

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California Court of Appeal Stresses the Difference Between Substantive and Procedural Unconscionability for Arbitration Agreements

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In a pair of cases decided by the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal, the Court reiterated the difference between procedural and substantive unconscionability when it comes to invalidating arbitration...more

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Deadline Looms Under California Pay Data and Disclosure Law

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Though other aspects of California’s pay data reporting law, SB 1162 (codified in Government Code section 12999), became effective January 1, 2023, one requirement of the new law comes due May 10, 2023. In addition to...more

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[Webinar] New California Employment Laws and Developments for 2023 - November 15th, 9:30 am - 10:45 am PT

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On November 15, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (Pacific Time), CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Alison Tsao will be presenting our annual complimentary "Year in Review" webinar that will cover 2022's new laws, key judicial...more

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Governor Newsom Signs Law Expanding Employer Pay Transparency and Pay Data Reporting Requirements

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On February 17, 2022, the California legislature introduced Senate Bill (“SB”) 1162 to expand employer requirements regarding pay transparency and pay data reporting. On September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB...more

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A New California Bill Will Protect Employees' Ability to Use Marijuana Off-the-Clock

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In 2016, California legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level and is considered a Schedule 1 drug. However, California’s legalization of recreational marijuana created issues...more

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California Poised to Expand Pay Transparency, Reporting Obligations

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A bill to increase pay transparency in California steps closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 1162, introduced in February and with some amendments since its initial form, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee on...more

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California's 2022 Proposed Labor and Employment Laws - Pending Legislation that Employers Should Monitor

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California employers, both new and old, should take note of pending bills that could further expand companies’ legal responsibilities under California’s extensive and unique labor and employment laws. Below is a sampling of...more

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California Proposes Bill To Expand Employer Pay Transparency and Pay Data Reporting

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On February 17, 2022, Senate Bill 1162 was introduced to further burden employers as to “pay transparency” and “pay data reporting”.  SB 1162 proposes two major changes...more

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Understanding Compliance with California’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

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Employers should have a comprehensive plan regarding sexual harassment prevention in the workplace, which includes training for all employees. Under current California law, employers with five or more employees are required...more

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California Legislature Considers Employer Vaccine Mandate

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As COVID-19 restrictions loosen around the state, California’s legislature continues its consideration of legislation pertaining to the pandemic. Assembly Bill (AB) 1993 which was introduced in February proposes that...more

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Annual Pay Data Reporting for Large Employers With Any California Employees Due April 1

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Q. When is the deadline for submitting annual pay data reports under California law? A. In 2021, California passed legislation, requiring private employers with 100 or more employees to submit annual pay data reports to...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Cannabis Business for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 22nd, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for cannabis employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these changes. ...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Organization for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 17th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for exempt organization employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Wine Business for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 16th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for wine business employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these changes. ...more

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2022 Means California Employers Should Calendar DFEH Pay Data Reporting, Again

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The new year has begun and California employers of 100 or more employees should get busy preparing for the annual pay data submission to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).  The deadline is March 31, 2022,...more

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New Year, Same Old California Pay Data Reporting Requirements

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After many delays, employers nationwide just filed their 2020 EEO-1 reports in November. But it’s already time for California employers to begin preparing their annual pay data submission to the Department of Fair Employment...more

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The Department of Fair Employment and Housing Ramps Up Enforcement of California’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) recently announced a new effort to identify and correct violations of the Fair Chance Act. The Fair Chance Act, which was enacted in January 2018 and is...more

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California Employers: Your Online Job Advertisements Could Get Your Business in Hot Water

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The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced a new affirmative effort to detect and correct violations of the Fair Chance Act (FCA)—California’s ban-the-box law—by using online technology to...more

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California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing Pushes Enforcement of Fair Chance Act

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The Fair Chance Act, commonly referred to as California’s “ban the box” law, imposes restrictions on employers with five or more employees from asking a job applicant any questions that seek the disclosure of their conviction...more

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Santa Clara County Orders Businesses To Track Employees’ COVID-19 Vaccination Status

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Santa Clara County wasted no time in altering its public health regulations in response to the county’s graduation to the ‘yellow tier’ of California’s Blueprint For a Safer Economy on May 18, 2021. Within hours, the County...more

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Labor Commissioner Issues COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Guidance

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20 million Californians have already been vaccinated, with all individuals age 16 and up eligible for vaccination effective April 15th. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently released updated COVID-19...more

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California Moves Toward Reopening, But Employers Will Still Have COVID-19 Obligations

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While California has announced tentative plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions by June 15, 2021, the difficulties for employers are not over. For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, California struggled to get infection rates...more

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Top-10 Things You're Probably Getting Wrong With Your California Employees

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The regulatory framework that applies to California is complex and ever-changing. Even the most diligent employers can find themselves unintentionally out of compliance in ways both big and small. And California provides many...more

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CA Agency Guidance Addresses Employer-Mandated COVID Vaccinations

May an employer require its California employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19? According to recent guidance from the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the short answer is yes. On March 4, the DFEH...more

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