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California Supreme Court Round-Up
During its most recent term, the California Supreme Court issued several decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below. Clarification on Compensable Time The Court took up an appeal from the Ninth Circuit in
The SECURE Act and the CalSavers Program
The SECURE Act/SECURE Act 2.0 In 2019, the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed with the purpose of helping employees save for retirement. In 2022, Congress amended the law to
PAGA FAQs Released
In the wake of this summer’s legislative Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reforms, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on its website to explain the
Out-of-State Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?
California generally bans non-compete agreements “regardless of where and when the contract was signed,” and “whether … the employment was maintained outside of California.” Practically speaking, California prohibits all employers from enforcing these agreements. A new
Tell Us the Topics You Want to Cover in our Annual Handbook Seminar!
It’s October, and we all know what that means in California: pretending to enjoy cozy fall activities when it’s 90 degrees out, and trying not to make eye contact with your employee handbook, which somehow
Healthcare Minimum Wage Set to Increase on October 16
California’s healthcare minimum wage will finally take effect on October 16. Under last year’s SB 525, the minimum wage was increased for almost all healthcare workers. Due to budgetary concerns, the law’s implementation was delayed.
New Employment Laws for 2025
Although the temperature still feels like summer, one thing does feel like fall – Governor Newsom just finished his review of the pending employment-related bills. Below is a brief summary of the key laws affecting
HR Integrity: Sometimes It’s Easier Said than Done
In this episode, Jen encourage HR professionals to do what is right, no matter what.
CROWN Act Amendments Signed into Law
In 2019, California was the first of 20 or so states to enact the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act. The Act provides that the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s
Policy/Procedure 101
In this episode, Jen reminds us why compliant policies and procedures are critical to avoiding employment law liability.