by Veronica Hill | Jan 14, 2019 | New California Laws
Although current California law prohibits employers from asking applicants about judicially sealed or expunged convictions, SB 1412 now offers some clarifications. For example, some employers — for example school districts — are required by state, federal, or local...
by Veronica Hill | Jan 7, 2019 | New California Laws
Among California’s newly signed employment laws is SB 1123, which allows immediate family of US Armed Forces members to collect California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits during time off for military-related activities. The states of New York and Washington...
by Veronica Hill | Jan 2, 2019 | New California Laws
California’s state minimum wage increased on Jan. 1, as part of the planned mandatory raises put in place by SB 3 in 2016. This year, businesses with 25 and fewer employees are required to pay $11 hourly. Businesses with 26 and more employees are required to pay $12...
by Veronica Hill | Dec 21, 2018 | New bills, New California Laws
SB 1300 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, broadening the responsibility of businesses who have knowledge of harassment acts committed by nonemployees (such as volunteers, contractors, applicants and unpaid interns) and fail to take immediate corrective action. The...
by Veronica Hill | Dec 17, 2018 | New California Laws
One of the latest laws signed by Jerry Brown is SB 826, which requires that publicly held corporations with executive offices in California must have at least one female on its board of directors. By Dec. 31, 2021, the requirement moves up to a minimum of two female...
by Veronica Hill | Dec 3, 2018 | Employment Law, New California Laws
On January 1, 2019, AB 2334 will go into effect. This new law covers employer reporting requirements for occupational injuries and illness. Current law states that the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (better known as Cal/OSHA) must issue citations for...
