On May 31, 2023, the California Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 by a vote of 29–8. The legislation would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California.
Articles about California Labor And Employment Law.
California Local Minimum Wages Increasing on July 1
On January 1, 2023, California’s statewide minimum wage increased to $15.50 for all employers. Depending on where their employees are located within the state, California employers may be facing another minimum wage increase on July 1st.
Several localities in California have minimum wage ordinances that require employers to pay employees working in
Finally…Some Vaccine Accommodation Guidance!
So, we finally have some guidance from the California Court of Appeal regarding whether an employer lawfully may terminate an employee for refusing to be vaccinated (in this case, against the flu). Here’s the scoop:
CDF Webinar: The Explosion of ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence: Top Tips for California Employers
Join Dan M. Forman, Partner and Chair of CDF’s Trade Secret and Privacy Practice Groups, for an exclusive one-hour complimentary webinar focused on providing attendees with invaluable insights and top tips for effectively navigating the legal landscape surrounding ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in relation to trade secrets, privacy rights, and other workplace aspects.
This webinar will explore the new legal challenges and opportunities arising from the exponential growth of ChatGPT and AI for employers. Dan will provide essential insights and top tips for those grappling with compliance challenges under existing California laws presented by ChatGPT and AI technologies. Emphasis will be placed on safeguarding trade secrets, ensuring compliance with employee privacy regulations, and other regulatory requirements while harnessing the power of these innovative technologies.
Key topics covered during the webinar include:
–How ChatGPT and AI Will Impact Trade Secrets
–Proactive Protection of Trade Secrets in the Age of AI
–Compliance with Employee Privacy Regulations in the AI Era
–How to Minimize the Potential Risks of Bias, Discrimination, and Other Ethical Concerns That May Be Associated with AI
–Balancing Innovation and Compliance Should Employers’ Policies and Agreements Incorporate AI provisions
Dan M. Forman, leveraging his over three decades of experience in employment law and evolving technologies, will provide real-world examples, practical tips, and best practices to attendees interested in harnessing the potential of ChatGPT and AI technologies.
Register today to attend this timely and informative webinar that will cover compliance strategies in the ever-evolving era of artificial technology.
CA MCLE, HRCI and SHRM credit pending.
California Supreme Court Extends Whistleblower Protections Again
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court of California concluded that an employee’s disclosure about suspected violations of the law to the employer or a government agency is protected whistleblowing activity under California’s Labor Code, even when the disclosure relates to information already known by the employer or a government
California OSHA Indoor Heat Illness Standard Moves Forward in Standards Board Process
On May 19, 2023, in San Diego, California, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) received public comment regarding the proposed Indoor Heat Standard. The board took public comment and discussed the regulation on the closing day of the forty-five-day comment period.
What is a Wage Order?
In this episode, Jen explores the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders and explains why employers must know which one(s) applies to their business.
PAGA Standing At Issue In California Supreme Court Oral Argument
On May 9, 2023, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Adolph v. Uber to decide “[w]hether an aggrieved employee who has been compelled to arbitrate [their individual] claims under the [California Labor Code] Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) . . . maintains statutory standing to pursue PAGA claims
Discretion: The Better Part of Valor in Defending Against PAGA Claims
By: Discretion: The Better Part of Valor in Defending Against PAGA Claims
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, employers have been implementing and enforcing arbitration agreements requiring employees to arbitrate their individual Private Attorneys’ General Act (“PAGA”) claims. But what happens to the representative PAGA
Amendments to California Agricultural Bargaining Process Per Governor’s Agreement with Unions
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 113 which enacts changes to the collective bargaining process for agricultural workers.
In September 2022 Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2183 which established new ways for farmworkers to vote in a union election under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA), including options for mail-in
No Written Policy, No Email Monitoring Allowed in California
In March, the Second District Court of Appeal published Militello v. VFarm 1509. In that case, former business partners waged litigation against each other
A Win for Staffing Agencies in California
By: A Win for Staffing Agencies in California
A key issue that staffing agencies often face in litigation is whether the end of a temporary work assignment constitutes a “discharge” of the employee’s employment with the staffing agency. In a favorable ruling for staffing agencies, the California Court of Appeal in
Remote Workforce: How to Comply with California’s Strict Labor Laws
CDF Partners will present “Remote Workforce: How to Comply with California’s Strick Labor Laws.”
Register now to hear from CDF Partners Nancy “Niki” Lubrano and Brian E. Cole discuss what employers with remote and hybrid workers in California need to know to avoid potentially costly litigation in this area, including up-to-the-minute issues, trends, and best practices related to managing a workforce under virtual conditions.
Anaheim Could be Second City in Orange County With Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
In November 2022, the City of Irvine was the first city in Orange County to pass a Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance. The ordinance generally took effect on December 22, 2022. However, the fair compensation for workload section of the ordinance takes effect on May 21, 2023.
Under that section of
CDF Webinar: What’s the Deal? – California Employment Law Issues in Business Transactions and Restructurings
CDF Labor Law LLP presents a complimentary webinar that will cover California employment law issues that arise in business transactions and restructurings. Please join CDF employment law attorneys John Giovannone, Erin Owen, and Desiree Ho, in this 90-minute deep dive that addresses employment law traps lurking in these significant business events.
Anticipating and managing complex California employment issues that arise in business transactions or restructuring events can help lay the foundation for a successful transaction and potentially avoid substantial and unexpected liabilities.
Employment law concerns have become even more important than ever in light of joint employer theories of liability and recently enacted dangerous California legislation that can create successor entity liability for unpaid wages, damages, and penalties owed to any of a judgment debtor’s former workforce. Understanding how the various California employment laws affect a transaction or restructuring is critical to preparing one’s business interests to be sold, as well as assessing the value and risks of acquiring or merging with a business.
During this webinar, attendees will hear about:
-How employment lawyers can work synergistically with the deal team to address mission-critical issues
-Employee Classification and potential consequences of misclassification in M&A transactions
-Wage and hour compliance assessment and risks in mergers, sales, and other transactions
Managing employees on leave during a transaction
-Potential Cal/WARN Act requirements attendant to the business sales transaction
-Managing vested vacation banks and vacation liability during a sale
-Transitioning employees and the integration of new employment policies and practices
-The impact of labor unions and existing collective bargaining agreements in sales transactions, including the effect of NLRB decisions on unionized and non-unionized workforces
Who should attend?
Anyone who owns, holds a secured creditor position in, or represents a business that:
-Is contemplating selling or divesting from all or part of a California business interest;
-Plans to sell or divest from business interests outside of California that affect workers in California; or
-Plans to, is considering, or is actually in the process of buying or merging with another business that has employees in California.
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