On July 1, 2025, several California cities will increase their local minimum wage. For example, the City of Los Angeles is increasing minimum wage to $17.87 per hour. Los Angeles County is increasing its minimum wage to...more
As many employers already know, California imposes several restrictions concerning pay disclosures. Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from inquiring into and relying on an applicant’s salary history and further...more
1/4/2023
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On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 685, which imposes stringent notice and reporting requirements in the event of COVID-19 exposure in the workplace and expands the California Division of Occupational Safety and...more
Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved a significant supplemental paid sick leave law which became effective September 19, 2020.
The law, codified as Labor Code Section 248.1, requires certain larger employers to provide...more
9/22/2020
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Updated April 13, 2020: On April 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published temporary regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid leave requirements are described...more
4/9/2020
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation largely impacting mandatory arbitration agreements (Assembly Bill 51) and extending the deadline to file a harassment complaint from one to three years...more
10/16/2019
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Last year (April 2018) the California Supreme Court rocked the boat with the seminal Dynamex decision, which created very high barriers for companies who utilize independent contractors. On September 18, 2019, Governor Gavin...more
9/23/2019
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Tis the season for new laws in California and not all of it brings good tidings and cheer for employers.
Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed several state Assembly and Senate Bills affecting those who employ domestic...more
9/21/2016
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