(Source: Zaller Law Group, PC by Anthony Zaller – October 13, 2023) Governor Newsom recently signed a new law that restricts employers from asking about marijuana use and conducting certain drug tests for applicants and employees. This new law shifts existing...
(Source: CDF Labor Law by Dalia Z. Khatib and Dan M. Forman- September 12, 2023) Governor Newsom Signs New Executive Order to Guide California’s Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to tackle the new...
(Source: Proskauer by Tony Oncidi and Hayden F. Bashinski - August 22, 2023) When Congress passed and President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“the Act”) last year, it was predicted that this was just the...
FREE ZOOM WEBINAR Fall Employment Compliance Checkup Featuring New I-9 and End of COVID Flexibilities Stay on top of the latest changes in employment regulations! This upcoming webinar will guide you through this season's most essential updates you need to know,...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), effective as of June 27, 2023, is a new federal law that aims to provide protections for pregnant and postpartum workers and applicants. The PWFA addresses a gap in coverage under existing federal laws, such as the Pregnancy...
(Source: Littler by Joy C. Rosenquist, Alyesha Dotson, and Gabe Malouf- July 28, 2023) California Senate Bill 403 would include “caste” under the protected category of “ancestry” in the state’s anti-discrimination statutes. If enacted, this bill would be the first...
(Source: Jackson Lewis California Workplace Law Blog by Joshua M. Henderson & Sean Paisan - June 28, 2023) As Summer starts to heat up, employers with outdoor worksites should review their Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) compliance under Cal/OSHA’s outdoor...
When it comes to managing risk in the workplace, knowledge is power. Liberty Mutual's 2022 Workplace Safety Index has been released, revealing last year's top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries. Our experts at CalWorkSafety & HR are here to tell you how to...
(Source: Ogletree Deakins Law Firm by Michael J. Nader, Kyle A. Wende, and Zachary V. Zagger - April 26, 2023) On March 29, 2023, the California Supreme Court "put the final nail in the coffin" of an employee’s claim that California Labor Code Section 204 requires...
If you have a baby, get cancer, or even have a bad flu, your job is protected... except when it isn't. (Source: Inc. Magazine by Suzanne Lucas, Freelance writer @RealEvilHRLady) The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around since 1993, so for many in the...
(Source: CDF Labor Law - CDF Wage and Hour Task Force by Nancy N. (“Niki”) Lubrano and Brian E. Cole II - April 3, 2023) As the health risks of the pandemic wind down, the complexities of offering remote work endure. Some employers are still offering full remote...
THIRD THURSDAY FREE ZOOM WEBINAR: What CA Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Means to Employers PAGA gives employees the right to prosecute lawsuits against their employers for alleged violations of the California Labor Code. Employees can maintain claims not only...
