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End of California 2021 Legislative Session Brings New Laws Affecting California Employers

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The California legislature has passed and Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a number of bills that address wage and hour practices and other issues affecting California employers. All bills take effect January 1, 2022, unless...more

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Legislative Update: Intentional Wage Theft Could Result in Criminal Liability

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On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 1003 into law. AB 1003 adds a new type of grand theft to Penal Code section 487m for an employer’s intentional theft of wages in an amount greater than $950 (from any one...more

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California Employers Face Criminal Liability for Intentional Unpaid Wages Under Newly Signed Law

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California Governor Newsom signed into law yesterday a bill which makes intentional “wage theft” by employers a form of grand theft and thus a felony in the state of California. AB 1003 obviously ups the ante for employers...more

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New Legislation Signed Regarding Wage Theft

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Employers of all sizes, potentially including individual owners, managers and executives, should be aware of heavier penalties or jail time for engaging in wage theft. According to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office,...more

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Employers Should Have These Pending Wage And Hour Bills On Their Radar

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The California Legislature is well into its 2021 Legislative session and February 19 was the last day to introduce new bills. Below is a sampling of some wage and hour bills that employers should have on their radar...more

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