2018 saw the rise of a new movement – the #MeToo movement. Women began to disclose experiences of sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. A chorus of victims steppedRead MoreThe #MeToo Movement and Civil Lawsuits
What Criminal Records Can’t Be Reviewed by a Prospective Employer
The new ban the box law in California provides that employers must wait until a conditional offer of employment is made before they conduct a criminal background check. The lawRead MoreWhat Criminal Records Can’t Be Reviewed by a Prospective Employer
Why Firing an Employee for Off-Duty Conduct May be Illegal
The San Diego Tribune reported in May 2018, that a local jury awarded a former employee nearly $18 million for wrongful termination. The jury found that the employer, Allstate, wrongfullyRead MoreWhy Firing an Employee for Off-Duty Conduct May be Illegal
New Law Clarifies Pre-Employment Salary History Questions by Prospective Employer
Employers have the right to ask job applicants many questions but there are certain questions that are improper – out of bounds. A recent bill which was signed into law,Read MoreNew Law Clarifies Pre-Employment Salary History Questions by Prospective Employer
New California Law Requires that Women Be on the Boards of Public Corporations
A new law, Senate Bill 826 will change the way corporate boards operate. The law, enacted in 2018, requires that a publicly-held corporation based in California must, by the endRead MoreNew California Law Requires that Women Be on the Boards of Public Corporations
New Laws for 2019 – Anti-Harassment Training in the Workplace
California passed a number of laws that employers will have to start following in 2019. The laws are aimed at helping to protect California workers from many different types ofRead MoreNew Laws for 2019 – Anti-Harassment Training in the Workplace
New Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Libel and Slander
Still another bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2018 to protect victims of sexual harassment and abuse is AB 2770. The aim of this bill is to protect victimsRead MoreNew Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Libel and Slander
New Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Waiver of Right of Petition or Free Speech
Another bill signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2018 was AB 3109. The law references California’s Constitution which provides that “people have the right to petition the governmentRead MoreNew Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Waiver of Right of Petition or Free Speech
New Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Settlements and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Another law signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2018 was SB 820. The prior law Prior to the passage of this law, settlement agreements could not have a provision thatRead MoreNew Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Settlements and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Commonly Used Employment Laws in California
Employers must comply with the following laws according to the California Department of Fair Housing and Employment Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) FEHA Regulations Department’s Procedural Regulations California FamilyRead MoreCommonly Used Employment Laws in California