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...
Apr 11, 2018 | New California Laws |
SB 306 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, allowing the Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement (DLSE) to conduct independent investigations of employers suspected of retaliation or discrimination during the course of an employee wage claim investigation. A...
Apr 4, 2018 | New California Laws |
Under AB 326, beauticians, stylists, barbers and other salon professionals will be required to take courses summarizing signs of physical and sexual abuse in their clients. Human trafficking victims are often “treated” to salon services – either as rewards for...
Mar 26, 2018 | New California Laws |
AB 1701, which was strongly opposed by the California Building Industry Association and the Associated General Contractors of California, went into law on Jan. 1, 2018. This new law requires all California construction contracts to identify a direct contractor, who is...
Mar 21, 2018 | New California Laws |
California’s new AB 1556 law changes statutory references in the Fair Employment and Housing Act to gender-neutral terms related to pregnancy discrimination and leave. From here forward, all documents relating to pregnancy-related employment protections must be...
Mar 16, 2018 | New California Laws |
Under the new AB 1221 law, all businesses selling alcohol will be required to put their servers through a Responsible Beverage Service Training Program facilitated through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Servers will need to successfully complete the...
