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SB 525’s Minimum Wage Maze: New Challenges for California Healthcare Employers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently enacted significant changes to minimum wage regulations for healthcare...
Time Is of the Essence: Navigating PAGA Standing and Summary Judgment
California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) enables employees to sue employers for Labor Code violations,...
California’s Latest Moves to Curb Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements, once hailed as tools to protect an employer's trade secrets and competitive edge, have found...
SB 497 and a New Presumption of Retaliation
Governor Gavin Newsom's recent approval of Senate Bill 497, also known as the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Act, on...
Balancing Beliefs and the Bottom Line: Increased Responsibility Religious Accommodations
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits religious discrimination in employment, encompassing actions like refusal...
New California Law Expands Employee Retaliation Protections
Beginning January 1, 2024, a new California law will make it easier for employees to establish retaliation claims...
Ride-Share Legal Battle: Uber, Lyft, and the Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements
In recent years, California has taken legal action against ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft in In Re Uber...
California’s New Discovery Rules: SB 235 and the Wider Scope of Initial Disclosures
Navigating the intricacies of the discovery process in California can be a complex endeavor, both for employers and...
Breaking Down SB 525: The New Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers in California
On October 13th, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 525 (SB 525), a piece of legislation that raises the...
Understanding Meal and Rest Breaks: Arce v. Southland Care Center
In the case of Arce v. Southland Care Center, Cecilia Arce, a former certified nursing assistant, took her former...
Navigating California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law: What Employers Must Know
In a significant development for workplace safety, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill No....
Understanding California’s New Reproductive Loss Leave Law: Senate Bill 848
Sick Leave in the Golden State: What You Need to Know
Sick leave is an important employment benefit that ensures the well-being of workers by allowing them to take time off...
Understanding SB 365: Changes to Arbitration Appeals in California
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 365 into law, a bill with substantial implications for arbitration...
UPDATE: Governor Newsom Signs New Five Day Paid Sick Leave Mandate
On October 4th, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 616, a bill aimed at expanding paid sick leave benefits for workers...
Defining Discharge: Vacation Pay During Temporary Layoffs
Under California Labor Code Section 201, when an employee is discharged, their accrued vacation pay must be paid...
LaCour v. Marshalls: Unraveling Claim Preclusion in PAGA Litigation
In recent years, California has seen a series of legal disputes revolving around the Private Attorney General Act...
Driving Towards Independence: App-Based Drivers Retain Independent Contractor Status
A boost for gig economy companies, the California Court of Appeal in Castellanos v. State (2023) recently upheld...
Navigating the Split: PAGA Claims and Manageability in California Courts
Due to the involvement of hundreds of parties and numerous complex legal issues, California trial courts have the...
Expanding Whistleblower Protections: California Supreme Court’s Ruling Redefines Disclosure in the Workplace
The California Supreme Court's recent ruling in the case of People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s, Inc....