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As we approach the new year, it is time to look at some of the new California employment laws that will go into effect in 2024. Below is a brief summary of some of those new laws: Workplace Violence Prevention By July 1, 2024, almost all California employers will be...
The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. Governor Gavin Newson signed a litany of legislative bills before the end of the recent legislative session and included amongst...
On October 11, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that provides workers with up to five (5) days of leave in the event of a reproductive-related loss. Under the new law (Senate Bill 848), it is unlawful for an employer to refuse to grant an...
Restaurants throughout Southern California are getting the wrong kind of media attention. Story after story highlights restaurant workers who are standing up and fighting back after experiencing sexual harassment. In one example, Swami’s Café and Honey’s Bistro owners...
Offensive lyrics in music played at the workplace can potentially contribute to a hostile work environment, especially if the lyrics contain explicit or discriminatory content that creates an uncomfortable or offensive atmosphere for employees and if this content is...
On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 699, which amends current state law that voids contracts that restrain an employee from engaging in a lawful profession, trade or business of any kind. California's Business and Professions Code...
In most if not all states, employers are required to cover all business expenses, and supply all capital required for their business enterprises (e.g., tools, equipment, uniforms, work site, etc.). Thus, under California law, employers are in most cases required to...
In California State court, the discovery process plays a crucial role in litigation, serving the purpose of ensuring fairness, facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting efficient case resolution. The methods of discovery and the timing associated with...
Having a child is one of the biggest events to happen in an employee's life. Both employees and their children can benefit from time together to bond, especially in the first few months of life. However, for many employees, taking an extended period of time off is...
The City of Los Angeles enacted the Fair Work Week Ordinance (FWWO) which requires retail businesses with least three hundred (300) employees worldwide, including franchises, to provide certain transparency and notice standards with respect to employees’ work...
