May 25, 2018 | Business Law, New California Laws |
UPDATE: This law was passed by Jerry Brown and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2019. AB 2770 — a new bill authored by Irwin (D-Thousands Oaks) — would protect both employers and employees from defamation lawsuits after a claim of sexual harassment has been made. This bill,...
May 19, 2018 | New bills |
AB 2509 — a new bill authored by Waldron (R-Escondido) — would allow for greater employee flexibility in work schedules. This bill, which made the California Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 “Job Creator” list, would allow 8-hour non-exempt employees the opportunity...
May 3, 2018 | New California Laws |
In the event of a domestic terrorism-caused state of emergency, AB 44 requires employers to provide injured workers with a nurse case manager. This manager will be responsible for helping injured employees get necessary medical treatment and assisting medical service...
Apr 26, 2018 | New California Laws |
Although handheld cell phones and related electronic wireless communications devices are still strictly outlawed, the new AB 1222 allows commercial drivers to operate two-way messaging and specialized mobile radio devices on the road. These mobile devices should be...
Apr 18, 2018 | New California Laws |
AB 1102 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, increasing the penalties of health care facilities found guilty of retaliation and discrimination. Under the new bill, health facilities that willfully retaliate or discriminate against an employee or patient who has presented...
