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California Clarifies Exception to Limitation on Employers’ Ability to Negotiate for No-Rehire Provisions in Settlement Agreements
In Blog onIn October 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 749, which added Code of Civil Procedure section…
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AB 2257 – New Exceptions to the ABC Test for Independent Contractors
In Blog onThe continuing evolution of California law governing the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors took yet another confusing…
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Materials Published
In Blog onNotwithstanding the other challenges both employees and employers have encountered this year, California’s deadline to complete sexual harassment training has…
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The City of Sacramento’s COVID-19 Ordinance Effective July 15, 2020 Despite Governor Newsom’s New Orders
On July 13, 2020, as COVID-19 cases increase throughout the state, Governor Newsom rolled back California’s reopening, mandating the closure…
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Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2020
In Blog onOn January 1, 2020, as part of the state’s effort to reach a minimum wage of at least $15.00 per…
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Title VII Prohibitions on Discrimination Expanded to Protect LGBTQ Employees
In Blog onOn June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion resolving three cases (Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc., Bostock…
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California’s Order Requiring the Use of Face Coverings
On June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom in accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 ordered the mandatory use of face coverings (with limited…
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DFEH Publishes Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Materials for Non-Supervisory Employees
In Blog onBy January 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees must provide at least two hours of sexual harassment prevention…
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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On April 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-51-20. The Order provides up to 80 hours of supplemental…
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: DOL Regulations Released
On April 1, 2020, the DOL issued its much anticipated implementing regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), providing more…
