There are new state and local minimum wage laws in California for 2021. The statewide minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees.Read MoreMinimum Wage Increases for 2021. $14 For Employers With 26 or More Employees. Otherwise, $13
New California Laws Updates COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
A new California Law, dated September 17, 2020, was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the key parts of the new law are the following California OSHARead MoreNew California Laws Updates COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
Genetics information and employment law
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), forbids employment discrimination based on genetic information. The law went into effectRead MoreGenetics information and employment law
California Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law which supplements the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The CFRA was recently amended (SB-1383 Unlawful employment practice: California FamilyRead MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
New San Francisco Laws Provides a “Right To Reemployment” for Some Pandemic Employees
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors decided in June 2020 to pass an ordinance to help the community during the COVID-19 healthcare crises. The law went into effect after theRead MoreNew San Francisco Laws Provides a “Right To Reemployment” for Some Pandemic Employees
How Does The Payroll Protection Plan Help Employees?
The recently passed CARES Act has a provision called the Paycheck Protection Program. This provision was designed to help employers keep and pay their employees. The Act provides that qualifyingRead MoreHow Does The Payroll Protection Plan Help Employees?
Key Facts Concerning Discrimination Based on National Origin
Employees who are discriminated at work based on their country of origin generally have the right to file claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and in federal andRead MoreKey Facts Concerning Discrimination Based on National Origin
Employment of Infants in the Entertainment Industry. AB 267
A new law, AB 267, passed in September 2019 provides additional employment protections for infants including their work as models and their recording. Prior to the passage of the newRead MoreEmployment of Infants in the Entertainment Industry. AB 267
COVID-19 and California Employment Law
As California employees scramble to understand the recent changes in the law as it relates to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the following resources to the community generally and as to protectionsRead MoreCOVID-19 and California Employment Law
P6 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation
California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Part 5. Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation Several new laws on workplace leaves of absence and accommodations in theRead MoreP6 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation