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An Update on PAGA Reform from the Trenches – Finally, Some Relief for Employers from Meritless Claims

Last year, we reported on the reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on July 1, 2024. The reform legislation was pushed through to avoid a ballot vote on a measure...more

(Podcast) California Employment News: AB 2499 – Expanded Rights & Protections for Victims of Violence in the Workplace [Audio]

California expands employee rights for victims of violence: new leave policies and protections under AB 2499 take effect Jan 1. Weintraub attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss what employers need to know to...more

(Podcast) California Employment News – Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025 [Audio]

New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of...more

California Employment News – Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025 [Video]

New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of...more

(Podcast) California Employment News: Court Ruling Halts FTC’s Non-Compete Ban – Implications for Employers [Audio]

A recent Texas federal court ruling has put a halt on the enforcement of the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements. Learn more about this ruling and the implications it has for employers from Shauna Correia and Jacqueline...more

California Employment News: Understanding the FTC Non-Compete Ban Key Insights for Employers [Video]

The FTC's new rule banning non-compete clauses will take effect on September 4th and impact all workers, including contractors and interns. Weintraub attorneys Jacqueline Simonovich and Shauna Correia discuss the pending...more

California Employment News: Understanding the FTC Non-Compete Ban Key Insights for Employers (Podcast) [Audio]

The FTC's new rule banning non-compete clauses will take effect on September 4th and impact all workers, including contractors and interns. Weintraub attorneys Jacqueline Simonovich and Shauna Correia discuss the pending...more

California Employment News - Navigating the New PAGA Reforms: What Employers Need to Know [Video]

Join Weintraub attorneys Shauna Correia and Lukas Clary as they discuss the new PAGA reform, offering insights on how it impacts California employers and steps they can take to stay compliant on the latest from California...more

California Employment News - Navigating the New PAGA Reforms: What Employers Need to Know (Podcast) [Audio]

Join Weintraub attorneys Shauna Correia and Lukas Clary as they discuss the new PAGA reform, offering insights on how it impacts California employers and steps they can take to stay compliant on the latest from California...more

California Employment News: Is The FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality Stars [Video]

This week on “California Employment News,” Shauna Correia joins Entertainment attorney Scott Hervey on “The Briefing” to discuss the FTC's recent final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses and how it will affect...more

California Employment News: Is The FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality Stars (Podcast) [Audio]

This week on “California Employment News,” Shauna Correia joins Entertainment attorney Scott Hervey on “The Briefing” to discuss the FTC's recent final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses and how it will affect...more

(Podcast) California Employment News: SB848 – Protected Leave for Reproductive Loss [Audio]

There are a number of statutes in California that grant eligible employees the right to take a leave of absence for various reasons. SB848 creates a new leave of absence entitlement under CA law regarding reproductive loss....more

California Employment News: SB848 – Protected Leave for Reproductive Loss [Video]

There are a number of statutes in California that grant eligible employees the right to take a leave of absence for various reasons. SB848 creates a new leave of absence entitlement under CA law regarding reproductive loss....more

Deadline Approaching: Form I-9 Virtual Inspection of Employment Authorization and Identity Documents will End on July 31, 2023

Employers with remote workforces should take note that they will need to begin physically inspecting new hires’ I-9 documentation again as of August 1, 2023 – and they will need to conduct a physical inspection of employees’...more

California Employment News: Premium Pay Constitutes Wages [Video]

On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Gustavo Naranjo v Spectrum Security Services, Inc. (“Naranjo”), decided by the Second Appellate District in 2019. Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and...more

Breaking News – Premium Pay Constitutes Wages!

We previously advised employers that the California Supreme Court agreed to review the Court of Appeal decision Gustavo Naranjo v Spectrum Security Services, Inc. (“Naranjo”), decided by the Second Appellate District in 2019....more

A Deeper Dive Into The New Cal/OSHA Temporary Emergency Standards For COVID-19 Prevention

As we wrote on December 3, 2020, an emergency COVID-19 rule was adopted and approved by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board. The regulation contains significant new requirements including a mandatory...more

California Employers Have Another Year To Comply With New Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

Last year, new California legislation effective January 1, 2019 expanded the mandatory sexual harassment prevention training requirements for California employees. That law required that, by January 1, 2020, employers with 5...more

The Request And Use Of Background Checks By California Employers

Many employers routinely conduct background checks of potential and current employees. It comes to no surprise that in the current digital age, employers can obtain extensive background information on applicants and employees...more

Do California Employers Have Any Scheduling Flexibility Options Left?

Scheduling employees is becoming more difficult for employers, and the State seems to be hurtling toward predictive scheduling laws. Last month, my partner Lukas Clary blogged about the recent California Supreme Court...more

[Event] 2019 Employment Law Update - January 23rd, San Francisco, CA

Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2018 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2019. Program Highlights: • New Federal...more

San Francisco’s New Rules For Enforcing Its Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On May 7, 2018, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) published 14 new rules for interpreting the San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (“PSLO”). The PSLO was amended on January 1, 2017. The new...more

Protecting Your Religious Entity Exemption Under The FEHA While Complying With Other Laws

We all understand the common meaning of the word “employer.” In California, “employers” need to keep track of the various rules and regulations, all of which have their own definitions of the word. Most frequently, the...more

San Francisco Passes “Lactation In The Workplace Ordinance”

On June 30, 2017, San Francisco’s Mayor Ed Lee signed an ordinance, providing employees in the City of San Francisco with additional lactation rights. The “Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance,” will take effect on January...more

Doing The [Porta]Potty Dance: Fair Employment And Housing Council Votes To Adopt Emergency Rule Regarding Signage For Single User...

At its meeting on July 17, 2017, the Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) addressed a conflict between its regulations and OSHA’s regulations, regarding gender-neutral restroom facilities. AB 1732, enacted as Health...more

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