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California has provided employee leave and accommodation protections for victims of certain crimes so that they may seek assistance.  Labor Code section 230 prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against an employee because of the employee’s status as...

California Employers Face New “Driver’s License Discrimination” Claim When Hiring A new California law will prohibit California employers from telling job applicants that a driver’s license will be required for a job unless you reasonably expect driving to be one of...

California creates a new presumption of retaliation The law, which takes effect, January 1, 2024 amends California Labor Code Sections 98.6 and 1197.5 to create a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an employer takes an adverse action against an employee within...

Bill Was Passed in 2022 -Effective January 1, 2024 Prohibits most California employers: From engaging in any adverse action against virtually all employees for off-duty marijuana use. From engaging in any adverse action against virtually any employee due to results...

For decades, California employers have been required to develop an Injury Illness Prevention Program ("IIPP") designed to create/maintain a safe workplace for their workforce.  By July 1, 2024, California is now requiring that employers take even further steps to...

Employees Entitled to Time-Off For Reproductive Loss Events SB 848 will amend the California Government Code to require all private employers with five or more employees to provide job protected time off to California employees for a “reproductive loss event.” The...

In addition to increasing the minimum wage across the State to account for inflation, California was also busy creating industry-specific minimum wages in healthcare and the fast food industry. Statewide MW for all employers will be $16.00: Effective January 1, 2024,...

Since 2014, California law has required that nearly all California employers provide no less than 3 days or 24 hours of paid sick leave ("PSL") to their employees.  For 2024, California employers will now be required to provide more PSL to its California workforce. ...

Each year, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom enact new laws that employers need to be aware of and prepare for before the new year arrives.  This year was no different.  Below are the top legislative topics to know and prepare for in advance of 2024....

Many employers that do business in California already know the state's hostility to non-competition agreements or specific provisions that restrict an individual's post-employment activities.  Since 1872, California has declared non-compete provisions, defined as any...