Five key employment law deadlines and developments for California employers for July 2022
The last two weeks have been busy on the California employment law front, and California employers must remain vigilant about new employment law
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Five things California employers should understand about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana
In Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, plaintiff worked for Viking as a sales representative in Los Angeles. Plaintiff sued Viking alleging
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Monumental PAGA Decision For California Employers
Today, June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, holding that the FAA preempts
Unwaivable Employment Law Rights
There are certain rights provided by the California Labor Code that employees cannot waive: 1. Minimum wage Labor Code Section 1194 provides a
Five Employment Law Developments in May 2022 California Employers Need to Know
As we end May 2022 and break for Memorial Day weekend, there were some major case develops within the last week for California employers. Here are
Can Employers Require Employees to Remain On Company Premises During Rest Breaks?
By Veenita Raj and Anthony Zaller It is a common argument by plaintiff’s counsel in wage and hour class actions: The employer’s policy that
Being Prepared For Mediation
Mediation is one of the aspects of litigation that can be confusing for parties in a lawsuit, but there are few rules to understand about the process
California’s Increasing Minimum Wage – State and Local Deadlines
On May 12, 2022, Governor Newsom announced that the state minimum wage could increase to $15.50 per hour on January 1, 2023 due to inflation.
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards is Extended Again Until December 2022
On April 21, 2022 the Board for Cal/OSHA approved a third readoption of the Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) that governs employer’s duties to
Five Reminders About Employment Record Retention Obligations Under California Law
Employers should remember to take time to review their employee documentation, retention policies, and how this information is being saved on a
Right to Discuss Pay, Salary History Bans, and Pay Equity Under California Law
Pay equity and transparency laws are being considered within the United States and by many countries. For example, internationally, Europe is
Los Angeles County and City Ease Indoor Mask Mandates
Los Angeles City joined the County’s easing of wearing masks indoors today, February 25, 2022. Mayor Garcetti made the announcement that brought
California Passes New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law for 2022
On February 9, 2022, Governor Newsom signed a new law requiring employers to provide supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave in 2022. The law, SB
California Proposes Another COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law for 2022
This week, Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) was published setting forth the parameters of a proposed law for another COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave
Los Angeles County Updates COVID-19 Workplace Requirements
Los Angeles County updated its requirements for employers who have employees working within the County. This Friday’s Five highlights five issues