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California’s Ban on Employer Cannabis Inquiries and Testing

California’s Ban on Employer Cannabis Inquiries and Testing

(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...

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New Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

New Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

(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...

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The Beginning of the End of Arbitration

The Beginning of the End of Arbitration

(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...

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The Bottom Line: August eNewsletter

The Bottom Line: August eNewsletter

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,...

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California High Court Upholds Ruling on Wage Payment

California High Court Upholds Ruling on Wage Payment

(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...

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Beware of These Common Pitfalls Associated with Remote Workers

Beware of These Common Pitfalls Associated with Remote Workers

(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...

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The Bottom Line: April eNewsletter

The Bottom Line: April eNewsletter

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...

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