by Veronica Hill | Oct 3, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, New California Laws
In a significant victory for employers, the California Supreme Court ruled that employees may not recover unpaid wages for themselves or other coworkers under Section 558 of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). ZB, N.A. and Zions Bancorporation v. Superior Court...
by Veronica Hill | Sep 4, 2019 | Business Law, New California Laws
On January 1, 2020, AB-375, more commonly known as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), will go into effect, forming new guidelines for state businesses that collect personal data from their customers. The purpose of CCPA is to offer customers the opportunity...
by Veronica Hill | Aug 11, 2019 | Business Law
One of the most common questions posed to employers centers around the California law about breaks — whether it’s a meal break or short rest break in between shifts. That question depends on several factors, most importantly the length of the employee’s shift, and...
by Veronica Hill | Jul 29, 2019 | Business Law, New California Laws
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has approved an amendment to its Prop 65 warnings on rental car vehicles including passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, commercial trucks, and cargo vans. Scheduled to take effect October 1, 2019, the...
by Veronica Hill | Jul 8, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, New bills, New California Laws
A new bill, signed into law by Governor Newsom on July 6, protects employees and K-12 public school students from discrimination based on their natural black hair. Senate Bill 188, also known as the CROWN Act, will prohibit businesses or schools from banning such...
by Veronica Hill | Jul 1, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, New bills, New California Laws
On July 1, 2019, California’s minimum wage increases in several California cities, most notably Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Malibu here in the Southland. These cities will see a minimum wage increase from $13.25 to $14.25 hourly for businesses with 26 or more...
