California employers that have adopted arbitration agreements received a big win from the U.S. Supreme Court on June 15, 2022. In Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, the Court validated an employer’s arbitration agreement...more
2021 has been another busy year for the Legislature’s enactment of new laws affecting California employers. Below you will find our annual 2021 Employment Law Update....more
As Governor Newsom and local government officials begin relaxing Stay-At-Home orders, California employers will want to plan for employees' potential return to work at their offices and worksites. Governor Newsom's recent...more
5/20/2020
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As 2019 draws to a close, it is time to take a close look at some of the most important new laws that have been passed which will affect California employers in 2020 and beyond. As always, employers should review their...more
12/10/2019
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In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court shifted its focus regarding how to determine if workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors under California's wage...more
In anticipation of three new laws, most California employers will have to modify their employment applications and hiring protocols by year-end. Assembly Bill No. 1008 restricts inquiries into criminal conviction histories...more