Castellanos v. State of California centered on the constitutionality of Proposition 22, the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act,” which allowed app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent...more
Under the Labor Code, each year the State of California must determine and certify whether an adjustment for inflation is applied to the state’s minimum wage. In 2022, when the rate of inflation exceeded 7 percent, the state...more
Three years ago, California voters approved Proposition 22, the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act,” which allowed app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent contractors if certain...more
While the State of California and several cities across the state increased their minimum wages on January 1, 2023, some cities—including the City of Los Angeles—will increase their minimum wage in July 2023....more
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring military veterans, who are people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On this special day, it is also a time to remember workplace protections...more
As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, companies in the fitness industry, including gyms, health clubs, and fitness boutiques, continue to navigate their reopening plans. This article addresses questions companies in the...more
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While some of the 2020 election is still undecided, California voters were fairly definitive in their support of Proposition 22, which will now allow app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent...more
On September 30, 2020, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 323 (“AB 323”), which is intended to support local journalism.
Part of the new law focuses on California’s official advertising, requiring the Department of General...more
On September 28, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1384, which (1) expands the California Labor Commissioner’s representation to arbitrations for claimants who cannot afford counsel, (2) requires employers to serve...more