Recent Blog Posts
Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Due by July 1: Understanding California SB 553
In an effort to enhance workplace safety and ensure a secure working environment for all employees, California has enacted Senate Bill 553 (SB 553). This new legislation mandates that employers establish and implement comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plans by July 1. Read on for an overview of SB 553, its requirements, and implications for… Read More »
Ninth Circuit Upholds AB 5 Carveouts: What It Means for California Workers and Employers
In a landmark decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the carveouts to California’s AB 5, a law that has significantly impacted the classification of workers in the state. This ruling is crucial to understand for businesses, gig workers, and other professionals navigating the complexities of employment law in California. Here, we’ll… Read More »
California Raises Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers
The biggest news in wage and hour laws this year was probably California’s increase in the minimum wage for fast food workers, which went into effect on April 1 this year. That change increased the minimum wage for fast food workers in the Golden State to $20 per hour, well above the current $16… Read More »
Supreme Court Spells Out Title VII for Lower Courts: No Employment Discrimination Means No Employment Discrimination. Period.
Just last week, the United States Supreme Court handed down a significant ruling on employment discrimination claims under Title VII. The decision is a win for employees everywhere who have suffered unlawful discrimination at work, particularly in jurisdictions where the courts were imposing a high bar on their claims that doesn’t exist in the… Read More »
No Fooling: New Minimum Wage for Fast Food Employees in California Effective April 1, 2024
California has always been at the forefront of progressive labor laws, and the latest development is no exception. Effective April 1, 2024, the Golden State will implement a new minimum wage specifically for fast food employees. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the fast food industry, employees, and the broader… Read More »
California’s New Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act (SB 497)
California continues to lead the nation in advancing employees’ rights with the introduction of the new Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act, SB 497. This groundbreaking legislation strengthens existing laws to ensure that all employees receive fair compensation regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. Read on as we delve into the nuances of SB… Read More »
New California Employment Laws for 2024
As we step into 2024, the California employment landscape is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new laws designed to enhance worker protections and ensure equitable treatment across all sectors. We’ve already covered a couple of these laws in previous posts and will provide more detail on others in future posts later this… Read More »
What Are My Rights as an Employee in California?
As an employee in California, you have rights. Dozens of federal, state, and in some places – like San Francisco – local laws, have been enacted to ensure you are treated fairly, paid for your work, and provided with a safe workplace. Understanding your rights is an important first step toward protecting and vindicating… Read More »
New Law Comes in, Non-Compete Agreements Go out
A couple of months ago on this blog we reported on the recent passage of California Senate Bill 699, which amended the Business and Professions Code regarding covenants not to compete, also called non-compete agreements (see The Far-Reaching Impact of California’s SB 699 on Non-Compete Agreements, posted October 20, 2023). California has never much… Read More »
New Sick Leave Laws for 2024
The state of California has always been at the forefront of employee rights, consistently making strides to ensure healthier, more balanced work environments. A significant update for 2024 has been made to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, a cornerstone of California’s sick leave employment laws. These amendments mark a pivotal shift in how… Read More »
