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...
Month: October 2023
California Provides Workers With Miscarriage Leave
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...
Sexual harassment and the restaurant industry: 3 lessons from recent cases
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...
My Employer Plays Music With Sexually Offensive Lyrics at My Workplace—What are My Rights?
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...