Jan 31, 2018 | New California Laws |
The new AB 1008 (“Ban the Box”) state law prohibits businesses with five or more employees from asking about a job applicant’s criminal background – either verbally or in writing – before an offer of employment is made. Only after...
Jan 24, 2018 | New California Laws |
The Immigrant Worker Protect Act (AB 450), went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, prohibiting employers from releasing employee records or allowing federal immigration agents into nonpublic work areas without a judicial warrant or subpoena. Designed to prevent workplace...
Jan 17, 2018 | New California Laws |
Does your business employ 20 or more people? If so, the new California Parental Leave Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 – requiring small businesses to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for new mothers, fathers and foster parents. Senate Bill 63 amends...
Jan 10, 2018 | New California Laws |
In the past, one of the most common questions on a job application or interview was, “How much were you making at your previous job?” If the answer was on the low end, some businesses found it a perfect opportunity to offer a lower salary to the new...
Jan 3, 2018 | New California Laws |
On Jan. 1, the California minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for businesses with 26+ employees, and $10.50 per hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees. The California minimum wage rates will increase annually, through 2023, to a maximum of $15 per hour....
Jan 1, 2018 | Business Law, New California Laws |
5 Things You Should Do Now to Protect Your Business Happy New Year! Are you ready for the 2018 California business laws? We hope you had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. With the new year comes new responsibilities for employers. The first thing every business...
