As we discussed back in January, sexual harassment appears to be the hot topic for the California State Legislature’s 2018 session. This is certainly not a surprise, as issues related to sexual harassment and the #MeToo...more
2/21/2018
/ Adverse Action ,
Arbitration ,
Chamber of Commerce ,
Civil Code ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Defamation ,
DFEH ,
Domestic Violence ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Former Employee ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hotels ,
Leave of Absence ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Lobbyists ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Personal Liability ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Agencies ,
Record Retention ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Release of Claims ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retaliation ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Stalking ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
One of the more controversial bills introduced in the California Legislature in 2017, which was eligible to be brought up this month, has been held and will not move forward.
AB 5 by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher...more
The California Legislature reconvened on January 3 to begin the second year of the 2017-18 legislative session. As anticipated, sexual harassment appears to be the “hot topic” for the Legislature this year, with nearly a...more
1/8/2018
/ Arbitration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unions ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
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 each month in 2017. November was no...more
12/7/2017
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Appeals ,
Attorney General ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Electronic Filing ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Failed Legislation ,
Fair Workweek ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Fines ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Gig Economy ,
Harassment ,
Independent Contractors ,
IRS ,
Joint Employers ,
LGBTQ ,
Marijuana ,
Misclassification ,
Paid Leave ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Rules ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Salary/Wage History ,
SCOTUS ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tax Penalties ,
Title VII ,
Uber ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting
Popular legislative proposals sometimes generate competition among legislators for who will be the first to introduce a bill on a given subject, or who will get credit for a bill’s final passage and enactment into law....more
It’s difficult to glean much from a veto message. However, in vetoing a recent California bill meant to regulate certain aspects of the “innovation” economy, Governor Jerry Brown used some pointed language that some in the...more
Over the last several years, the level of employer complaints about PAGA has reached a deafening crescendo. For some time now, employers have expressed deep concern about abusive litigation tactics and “extortionate” PAGA...more
The Legislature worked into the wee hours of the morning Saturday as it hit its deadline to pass legislation and send bills to Governor Brown for signature or veto....more
It’s a time of high-drama in Sacramento. With less than two weeks to go in the legislative year, many of the hot-button labor and employment bills we have been tracking all year await final action. Many bills are...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week. Recap of Legislative Bill Activity Last Week
The...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week.
Recap of Legislative Bill Activity Last Week – The...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
6/16/2017
/ Apprenticeships ,
Cal-OSHA ,
Code of Conduct ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Hotels ,
Human Trafficking ,
LGBTQ ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Maternity Leave ,
New Legislation ,
Parental Leave ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Retaliation ,
Salary/Wage History ,
State Labor Laws ,
Union Organizers
Several weeks ago, we asked if the concept of portable benefits for gig economy workers was one step closer to reality, with rumors swirling of imminent federal legislation forthcoming. Well, this issue just took a big leap...more
California employers may be able to breathe a sigh of relief – for now. One of the most controversial legislative proposals of the year – AB 5 by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego) – appears have been...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
4/1/2017
/ Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Domestic Workers ,
Drivers ,
Employee Training ,
Farm Workers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Leave ,
Proposed Legislation ,
State and Local Government ,
Wage and Hour
Employers nationwide breathed a collective sigh of relief when a federal district court judge in Texas enjoined the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL’s) implementation of new minimum salary threshold requirements for the...more
3/31/2017
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Minimum Salary ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Over-Time ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Secretary of Labor ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Since the election of President Trump, the California Legislature has been vocal and active in efforts to resist announced or anticipated actions of the Trump administration. This includes efforts to make California a...more
3/28/2017
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Deportation ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigrant Protection Laws ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Labor Commissioners ,
Notice Requirements ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sanctuary Cities ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
Workplace Investigations
Over the last several years, the level of employer complaints about PAGA has reached a deafening crescendo. For some time now, employers have expressed deep concern about abusive litigation tactics and “extortionate” PAGA...more
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
3/25/2017
/ Attorney's Fees ,
Colleges ,
Domestic Workers ,
Employee Training ,
Farm Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Trafficking ,
LGBTQ ,
Long-Term Care ,
New Legislation ,
OSHA ,
Parental Leave ,
Piece-Rate Pay ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Employees ,
Public Schools ,
Sexual Abuse ,
Small Business ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Student Employees ,
Tax Credits ,
Universities ,
Veterans
Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more
3/17/2017
/ Domestic Workers ,
Farm Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Trafficking ,
Jerry Brown ,
Legislative Agendas ,
OSHA ,
Parental Leave ,
Piece-Rate Pay ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Works ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Veterans ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers