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Labor Commissioner’s Office Publishes Guidance Re Transparency Act and Disclosure of Pay Scales

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As many employers already know, California imposes several restrictions concerning pay disclosures. Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from inquiring into and relying on an applicant’s salary history and further...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New California Law Expands Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements

As of January 1, 2023, California will require most employers to disclose “pay scale” information in job postings. SB 1162 also imposes a host of new reporting and pay transparency requirements for larger employers, including...more

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Practical Considerations for Employers in the Advent of California’s Pay Transparency Law

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Effective January 1, 2023, California employers must comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 1162 ( SB 1162)—California’s pay transparency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Among other...more

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Key California Employment Law Cases: October 2020

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Summary: Employers have a duty to investigate the accuracy of any criminal conviction report prior to terminating an employee on the basis of such information where there is evidence that the report may be incorrect.  ...more

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[Webinar] Looking Forward to 2021: California Employment Law Updates - December 1st, 9:30 am - 10:30 am PST

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While 2020 has been an incomparable year of change, somethings remain the same. There is never a shortage of onerous new demands on California businesses. Join us for a lively discussion of what you need to know for 2021. We...more

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Second Verse, Same as the First: Ninth Circuit Reiterates That Salary History Does Not Justify Pay Differences Under the Equal Pay...

On February 27, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in Rizo v. Yovino, (again) found that salary history is not a “factor other than sex” that can justify a pay disparity in defense of a claim...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Misdemeanor Convictions in Hiring Decisions: What are the Limits?

Over the last few years we have seen “ban the box” laws enacted in various states and municipalities. In California, these laws limit the timing of an inquiry into a job applicant’s criminal history to after a conditional...more

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Key California Employment Law Cases: August 2018

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This month’s key employment law cases address pre-employment physicals, appeals from California Labor Commissioner awards, and background checks.   EEOC v. BNSF Ry. Co., 902 F.3d 916 (9th Cir. 2018)...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Social Media Mania — Be Careful Out There!

Employers are increasingly turning to social networking sites to find additional information about candidates. In fact, recent articles suggest that an applicant’s failure to have a social media presence is viewed by many...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Employment Law - August 2018

New York AG Hits Employer With $120K Fine for Violations - Why it matters - The New York attorney general settled with an international retailer for violations of both the state and city “ban the box” laws for $120,000...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

San Francisco Ordinance Prohibits Employer Salary History Inquiries

Beginning July 1, 2018, it will be illegal for San Francisco employers to ask job applicants to disclose their salary history. A number of similar laws have been enacted in cities and states across the country to address the...more

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"A to Z" of What California Employers Need to Know for 2017

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With the new year 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 2017. All-Gender/Single-User Restrooms - Beginning March 1,...more

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California Law: Asking Potential Employees About Arrests and Convictions

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Business leaders often ask whether pre-employment tests and matrices are better for employers than face-to-face interviews at predicting a job candidate’s success. This month, at my quarterly breakfast seminar, I spoke about...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Employment Law - October 2015 #3

New California Employment Laws on Fair Pay, Waiver of Meal Periods - Why it matters: California continues its focus on employment-related legislation. Touted as the toughest law of its kind in the nation, Senate...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Fenwick Employment Brief

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Legislative Update - Governor Brown recently signed into state law the following employment law bills (among others): SB 358—Referred to as the California Fair Pay Act, this law is directed at closing the pay...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Employment Law - October 2015 #2

Take the Cure: New California Law Permits Corrections of Wage Statement Violations - Why it matters: Employers may want to review their wage statements after Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law that permits them...more

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