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Refresher on California’s CROWN Act

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In 2019, California became the first state to pass the CROWN Act—short for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. This legislation prohibits discrimination based on natural hair textures and protective...more

Snell & Wilmer

Is a Cure on the Way for Small Businesses Facing Construction-Related Accessibility Claims?

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The California legislature may be providing California small businesses with another tool to combat construction-related accessibility claims through Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) which advanced to the State Assembly on June 4,...more

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Staying Alive in 2025: The New California Labor and Employment Laws

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In 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills impacting California employers, which go into effect on January 1, 2025. We discuss the most notable new laws affecting employers below. Increased Minimum Wage - As the...more

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California Is the First State to Adopt Intersectionality of Protected Characteristics

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California continues to be the birthplace of ideas that complicate employment laws....more

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