In a July 29, 2024, opinion, the California Supreme Court reaffirmed that a single use of a racial epithet can be severe enough to be actionable harassment under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)....more
The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. Governor Newsom has until October 14, 2023, to sign, veto, or pocket veto (i.e., take...more
9/26/2023
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Bereavement Leave ,
California ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
FEHA ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
WARN Act
On August 21, 2023, the California Supreme Court ruled that business-entity agents could be liable for violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with respect to individuals who were not their employees. This...more