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California Civil Rights Department Publishes Survivors of Violence’s Right to Leave & Accommodation Notice and FAQ

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Last year, California expanded victims’ leave provisions with Assembly Bill (AB) 2499. AB 2499 required the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), which is responsible for enforcement of the expanded law, to develop and...more

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Businesses Which Employ Domestic Workers Need to Clean Up Their Safety Practices Upon Expansion of Cal/OSHA Requirements

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Beginning on July 1, 2025, temporary and permanent domestic workers (housecleaners, caregivers, and gardeners) employed by companies in California will be covered by state workplace Cal/OSHA safety and health laws. These...more

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California to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Starting October 1, 2025

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Employers are increasingly using Automated Decision Systems (“ADS”) – tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms – to streamline recruitment and manage the employee lifecycle. Uses so far include resume...more

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Too Hot to Handle: Don’t Get Burned by Cal/OSHA’s Heat Rules

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As summer temperatures rise across California, it’s a good time for employers to review their responsibilities under Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention standards. These rules apply to both outdoor and indoor workplaces and...more

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The Heat Is On: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule Advances with June 16 Hearing

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As summer temperatures soar, so does the urgency for workplace safety measures to protect employees from heat-related illnesses. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its proposed...more

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Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation

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On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA issued a new draft of its proposed Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry regulation, which updates its previously issued July 15, 2024 version. This May 2025 version incorporates advisory...more

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Update: Cal/OSHA Releases Revised Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation, Strikes Prohibition on Confronting Shoplifters

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On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and...more

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New California Regulations Target AI Use in Hiring Employees

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For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces....more

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Reminder: Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance Takes Effect in July

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Retail employers should note that the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance will go into effect on July 1, 2025. This ordinance applies to employers in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Businesses can check on...more

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“No Robo Bosses Act” Proposed in California to Limit Use of AI Systems in Employment Decisions

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A new bill in California, SB 7, proposed by State Senator Jerry McNerney, seeks to limit and regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) decision making in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions. Also...more

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San Francisco Paid Public Health Emergency Leave Effective October 1, 2022

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Background - On July 7, 2022, voters in San Francisco, California voted in favor of Proposition G, a paid public health emergency leave. The ordinance becomes operative on October 1, 2022 and updates the original Public...more

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