On October 10, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51) into law. This important legislation is aimed at reversing a series of cases that allow employers to unilaterally impose pre-dispute arbitration agreements...more
10/24/2019
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Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
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Federal Arbitration Act ,
FEHA ,
Governor Newsom ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
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New Legislation ,
Pre-Dispute Arbitration ,
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Savings Clause ,
State Labor Laws
In the recent election, San Jose voters passed a voter initiative creating the “Opportunity to Work” ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance, which will become effective on March 13, 2017, is to promote full-time jobs and to...more
12/10/2016
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Corporate Counsel ,
Damages ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Full-Time Employees ,
General Elections ,
Local Ordinance ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Private Right of Action ,
Wage and Hour