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Articles Discussing General Workplace Issues in California.

HIRING MINORS

May 25, 2022 | Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: General (CA)

Summer is almost here!  With schools wrapping up their academic calendars, some high school students will soon be looking for summer jobs. And with the labor market as tight as it is, some employers who have not previously hired minors may be looking to do so to fill openings.

California Supreme Court Rules Additional Penalties May Be Recoverable for Meal & Rest Period Violations

May 24, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

The underlying action, Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, was a class action brought by former and current employees, alleging violations of meal period violations. The plaintiffs sought not only premium wages for the violations but also waiting time penalties and penalties for failure to provide accurate wage statements. The results

Episode 22: A 4-Day Workweek? The Real Scoop

May 18, 2022 | Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: General (CA)

In this episode, Jen talks about the California Legislature’s 4-day workweek proposal, and the practical impact if it becomes law.

The Future of PAGA Claims & Arbitration in California: What’s at Stake?

May 17, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana to decide whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires enforcement of a bilateral arbitration agreement providing that an employee cannot raise representative claims, including claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

Refresher on California Commute Time

May 17, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

Over the last 12 months, many employees have started to return to work at a worksite other than their home, even though some remain remote or partially remote. Employers may need a refresher on commute time for employees.

Under the California Wage Orders, hours worked are defined as the time

California Minimum Wage Will Go to $15.50 in 2023 . . . and Could Go Higher

May 13, 2022 | CDF Labor Law LLP Filed Under: General (CA)

By: California Minimum Wage Will Go to $15.50 in 2023 . . . and Could Go Higher

The California minimum wage is currently $15 an hour for employers of 25 or more employees and $14 an hour for all employers of less than 25 employees.  

California law says the state minimum

Inflation May Trigger California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.50 for All Employees on January 1, 2023

May 13, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

In 2017, California started its stair-step climb to a $15.00 minimum wage, allowing smaller businesses with 25 employees or less to raise their minimum wage on a delayed schedule from larger businesses.  All employers regardless of size were scheduled to be at the same minimum wage of $15.00 per hour

California’s Draft Regulations Spotlight Artificial Intelligence Tools’ Potential to Lead to Discrimination Claims

May 13, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (CA)

California is considering new regulations on the use of technology or artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job candidates or make other employment decisions. If the regulations become law, California would be the first state to adopt substantive restrictions specifically addressing this emerging, and often misunderstood, technology.

Exclusive Concurrent Jurisdiction Applies to Overlapping PAGA Actions

May 11, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

In a recent decision, the California Court of Appeal held that the doctrine of exclusive concurrent jurisdiction applies to a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative action in Shaw v. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County. The decision is good news for employers facing overlapping PAGA complaints.

Underlying Facts

CDF Webinar: Consequences of No-Poach Agreements: Civil and Criminal

May 10, 2022 | CDF Labor Law LLP Filed Under: General (CA)

Register early for CDF’s next webinar scheduled for March 24. Dan M. Forman, Partner & Chair of CDF’s Trade Secret Practice Group, will present this timely topic on the “Consequences of No-Poach Agreements: Civil and Criminal.” In today’s tight recruiting market, business owners and managers must ensure they are not inadvertently crossing the boundaries of no-poach or no-hire agreements to avoid criminal and civil penalties

Episode 20: Employment Litigation: Perspectives from the ‘Other Side

May 9, 2022 | Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: General (CA)

In this episode,  Jen chats with Tim Del Castillo, a respected litigator who represents both employers and employees.  Jen and Tim offer practical guidance on the most common employer mistakes and how to stay out of court.

California Assembly Bill Proposing a 4-Day Workweek Runs Out of Time

May 6, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

Early in the 2022 Legislative Session, Assembly Bill (AB) 2932 was introduced and was known as the four-day workweek bill.  It sought to change when an employee would be paid one and one-half times their regular rate of pay by redefining the workweek.

Under current California law, overtime may be

San Francisco, Los Angeles District Attorneys Suing Law Firm for Alleged Fraudulent ADA Title III Suits

May 6, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

San Francisco City and County District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón have filed a lawsuit in the California Superior Court in San Francisco accusing the Potter Handy LLP law firm of filing thousands of “boilerplate, cut-and-paste federal-court lawsuits that falsely assert its clients have

Mandatory Bereavement Leave Again Being Considered by the California Legislature

May 5, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)

Jackson Lewis

In 2020, the California legislature considered a bill in which employers would be required to provide employees with bereavement leave, but the legislation didn’t make it to the Governor’s desk.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1949 reintroduces the idea of mandatory bereavement leave and expands the allowance from the 2020 proposal. AB

Los Angeles County Requires Masks on Public Transit

April 28, 2022 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: General (CA)

Since last week, when a Federal District Court in Florida struck down the Center for Disease Control’s Mask Mandate for public transportation, many local jurisdictions have announced an end to mask mandates. Indeed, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) removed transportation and transportation hubs from California’s Mask Mandate which previously had relied on the CDC’s order.

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