Oct 9, 2020 | Business Law, Employment Law, New California Laws
During the fall 2020 Legislative Session, several new employment laws were enacted, including Assemblywoman Shirley Weber’s AB 2992 (D-San Diego), which prohibits employers from “discharging, or discriminating or retaliating against, an employee who is a victim of...
Oct 2, 2020 | COVID19 Resources, Employment Law, New California Laws
California enacted several new labor and employment laws during its fall 2020 Legislative Session. One of the most controversial for the business community was AB 685, which requires employers to provide COVID exposure notifications to employees. The law, signed on...
Mar 15, 2020 | Business Law, Employment Law
The State of California has several Employment Guidelines Relating to COVID-19. California State Guidelines for Employers Workplace Health and Safety For information on protecting workers from COVID-19, refer to the Cal/OSHA Guidance on Coronavirus. Businesses and...
Nov 13, 2019 | Employment Law, New California Laws
Assembly Bill 9 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, amending the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to extend the statute of limitations from one to three years for complaints alleging employment discrimination. Designed to assist victims of sexual harassment, AB 9...
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...
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...
