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Further Oregon Restrictions on Settlement of Discrimination and Harassment Claims Are Coming

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Governor Brown recently signed Senate Bill 1586, which imposes additional restrictions on settlements of discrimination and harassment claims. It will become effective on January 1, 2023. ...more

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Governor Brown Signs Three Employment-Related Bills

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Governor Brown recently signed into law three key employment-related bills, affecting the Workplace Fairness Act, mandatory overtime, and the Equal Pay Act. Workplace Fairness Act Amendments The version signed into law of...more

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Governor Brown Signs Workplace-Related #MeToo Bills into Law

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Following a long legislative year, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several pieces of legislation aimed at curbing sexual harassment in the workplace. This topic dominated conversation in the California...more

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New Laws Roll Out as the Governor Heads Out

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Governor Jerry Brown has signed a number of laws into effect, many of which are designed to strengthen minority protections and bolster California’s laws against sexual harassment and assault. Many of these laws create new or...more

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Web Exclusive - September 2018: The Top 13 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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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

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California Laws Change Legal Landscape on Sexual Harassment

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

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Which California Employment-Related Bills Were Signed Into Law And Which Ones Did Not Make The Cut?

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Well September 30, 2018 has come and gone. As my September 19, 2018 article indicated, that was the deadline for Governor Brown to either sign or veto a large number of employment-related bills passed by the California...more

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Expansion of Rights for Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment in California

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On September 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law several bills aimed at strengthening the rights of an individual alleging workplace sexual harassment. The most impactful of the new bills is the Stand...more

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California Adopts Significant New Legislation in Wake of Women’s Movement

California has enacted a number of significant laws that promise to change the landscape around issues of workplace harassment, discrimination, and inclusion. Among other things, these laws will affect how California...more

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California Restricts Confidentiality Provisions Concerning Information Related To Sexual Harassment

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California Governor Jerry Brown has signed three bills into law that restrict employers in the securement of non-disclosure, release, and non-disparagement agreements that attempt to limit parties in discussing sexual...more

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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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Governor Brown Signs Several Pieces Of #MeToo Legislation Into Law, But Vetoes Others

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On September 30, 2018, for the final time during his tenure as Governor, Governor Jerry Brown acted on a series of bills passed by the legislature that would have far-reaching consequences for employers. Though employers can...more

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California Legislature Keeps Employers Busy

Why it matters - The California legislature did not slow down over the summer months, passing several employment-related bills and sending them to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk for a signature. Among the measures that could...more

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To Be Or Not To Be [A New Law]? Countdown On Governor Brown’s Review Of California Employment-Related Bills

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The September 30th deadline for Governor Brown to act on numerous employment-related bills passed by the California Legislature during the 2017-2018 Legislative Term is fast approaching. This Blog summarizes only 21 of the...more

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Top Ten List – Watch These Ten Key Employment Bills as the California Legislative Year Comes to a Close

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It’s been a nice summer recess as the California Legislature has been on break, with Members returning to their home districts. But that respite is about to end as the Legislature reconvenes on August 6. There will be a...more

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Web Exclusive: March 2018: The Top 13 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes all through 2017. And if the first three months...more

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