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
In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the third day of the holidays, my labor and...more
Governor Newsom recently signed an amendment to the CROWN Act (which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”) extending the Act’s reach. Specifically, the amendment, Assembly Bill 1815, makes two...more
On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, which amends the definition of “race” in the anti-discrimination provisions of the California Government Code, and Education Code, as well as the...more