On September 30, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 988 into law. The new state law, known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act (“FWPA”), goes into effect on January 1, 2025. The FWPA provides various protections to...more
10/10/2024
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
California ,
Compensation ,
Contract Terms ,
Employment Contract ,
Freelance Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties
Once again, California employers can require workers to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment.
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana and in a reversal of its...more
Each New Year in California comes with several new laws that impact the workplace, including those in the franchising industry. With each year that passes, the California Legislature reminds us that their intent is to provide...more
2/14/2023
/ Bereavement Leave ,
Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Cannabis Products ,
Employee Rights ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
FEHA ,
Franchisee ,
Franchises ,
Franchisors ,
Leave of Absence ,
NLRB ,
Transparency ,
Wages ,
Workplace Safety