The California legislature is in the midst of its 2023 legislative session, having already considered more than 2,000 bills. As the Senate and Assembly work towards the September 14 deadline to pass legislation, below are...more
Since the approval of Proposition 64 by California voters in 2016, and the corresponding change in attitude toward recreational cannabis use, employers have grappled with cannabis regulation in the workplace. Although...more
3/17/2020
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Drug-Free Workplace Act ,
Duty to Accommodate ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Pending Legislation ,
Proposition 64 ,
Workplace Safety
Despite the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana in California, employers maintain the right to enforce a drug-free work environment. In many respects, cannabis is now treated like alcohol; although...more
The California Legislature enacted a number of new laws for 2020 that will affect California businesses. Below we discuss a few of the most notable employment laws that go into effect in the New Year. Companies with a...more
12/27/2019
/ ABC Test ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Arbitration Fees ,
Breach of Contract ,
DFEH ,
Dynamex ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
FEHA ,
Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
No-Rehire Provisions ,
Paid Family Leave Insurance Program ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State Bans ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
Employers have been seeking clarity on joint employer laws for years. On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) entered the fray, announcing a proposed rule that would update and amend the joint employment regulations...more
Following a long legislative year, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several pieces of legislation aimed at curbing sexual harassment in the workplace. This topic dominated conversation in the California...more
10/23/2018
/ #MeToo ,
Breastfeeding ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Governor Brown ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Release of Claims ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws
The #MeToo movement sent shockwaves through the hearts and minds of employers and employees alike last fall, and the California Legislature – known for introducing progressive legislation – jumped at the chance to address...more
9/25/2018
/ #MeToo ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws
The California Legislature recently enacted a number of new employment laws that will take effect in 2015 that will impact businesses in California. With the New Year quickly approaching, employers should review their...more
12/16/2014
/ Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Harassment ,
Immigrants ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unpaid Interns ,
Volunteers ,
Wage and Hour
Employment law, perhaps more than other areas of law, is highly fact-specific. A small change in any of the facts will often alter the analysis and outcome of the case. In part, this is because employment relationships are...more