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Employment Law
California labor laws offer some of the most robust employee protections in the United States. However, the rules surrounding holiday pay—such as whether you’re entitled to receive extra pay for working on a holiday or even paid time off (PTO) for holidays—can be confusing. To help you understand your rights as a California employee, let’s […]
Employment Law
California’s workforce just gained a significant victory with the passage of Senate Bill 1100, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2024. This landmark legislation, effective January 1, 2025, amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to limit employers’ ability to require job applicants to have a driver’s license. Aimed […]
Employment Law
Starting January 1, California workers will have new protections against employer coercion regarding political and religious matters. Senate Bill 399, also known as the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, ensures that employees have the right to refuse participation in employer-sponsored meetings or communications centered on political or religious topics. This groundbreaking law reinforces […]
Employment Law
California’s legal framework for combating discrimination has long been considered among the most progressive in the nation. With the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1137, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2024, California has taken an unprecedented step forward by explicitly recognizing intersectionality in its anti-discrimination laws. This law, effective January […]
Employment Law
As of July 1, 2024, millions of U.S. workers gained eligibility for overtime pay under a new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This rule raises the salary thresholds for exempt employees—those workers who currently don’t qualify for overtime pay due to their job duties and compensation. By increasing these thresholds, the DOL […]
Employment Law
As artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision systems (ADS) become more embedded in recruitment, employers are witnessing the potential of these technologies to streamline hiring and boost efficiency. However, the rapid adoption of AI in hiring also raises a significant concern: Can AI discriminate against potential employees? The answer is complex. While AI systems can […]
Employment Law
On October 16, 2024, California’s new healthcare minimum wage increase officially went into effect, significantly raising wages for many healthcare workers across the state. This legislation, outlined in Senate Bills 525, 828, and 159, represents a victory for healthcare workers who have long been advocating for fairer wages. However, with the new law comes the […]
Employment Law
Child influencers are found across the internet. Every social media source has examples: smiling children enjoying the products and services being advertised on blogs, videos, and photos. They have taken over Instagram and TikTok. Podcasts have child stars. It’s all being done under the watchful eye of parents or guardians. Influencer vs. Actor: The Difference […]
Employment Law
In a significant legal victory for California workers, the U.S. Supreme Court recently denied appeals by Uber and Lyft, allowing state lawsuits to proceed over unpaid back pay for drivers. The refusal to hear the case is seen as a major win for those advocating for worker rights, especially in the gig economy. California’s ongoing […]
Employment Law
On January 1, 2025, California will enter a new era of protections for freelance workers with the implementation of the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), also known as Senate Bill (SB) 988. This groundbreaking law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, offers vital legal safeguards for independent contractors and freelancers who work with […]
Employment Law
California’s restaurant industry employs thousands of workers who often labor under high-stress conditions for relatively low pay. While the state’s minimum wage and labor laws are designed to protect these workers, stolen wages remain an ongoing issue. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay an employee what they are legally owed. In California, […]
Employment Law
In a landmark move towards promoting racial equity and combating longstanding discrimination, the California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, expanding the state’s civil rights laws to ban discrimination based on hairstyles and textures associated with race. This bill, which has now landed on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, builds upon the 2019 CROWN […]
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