California has a long history of protecting privacy rights. Article I, Section 1, of the California Constitution expressly provides a right of privacy. Recently, the focus has been on compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which provides a complex set of compliance issues, particularly for companies that employ
Articles Discussing General Workplace Issues in California.
Continuing Privacy Headache for Ordering Criminal Background Checks in California
Companies that hire employees and engage independent contractors in California should brace themselves for an even greater slowdown in background checks that include criminal record searches in Los Angeles County.1 This will result from the drastic impact of the court of appeal’s 2021 opinion in All of Us or None v.
California Civil Rights Department Issues Clarifications on California Pay Data Reports
It’s almost spring, and you know what that means! It’s almost time to file the California pay data reports. Last year was the first year for filing expanded pay data reports under SB1162, which requires private employers with 100 or more employees to file a report with the Civil Rights
Time for Employers to Complete California Privacy Rights Act Compliance as Court of Appeal Lifts Injunction on Enforcement
The California Court of Appeal’s decision on February 9, 2024 immediately restores the California Privacy Protection Agency’s enforcement power. The decision impacts finalized regulations – which are no longer subject to enforcement delay. Upcoming and pending regulations are unlikely to face enforcement delay once finalized.
Ninth Circuit Requires Federal Courts in California to Follow Adolph v. Uber
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On February 12, 2024, in Johnson v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee’s non-arbitrable, representative PAGA claims are
The California Privacy Rights Act: An Overview
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides comprehensive regulation of the personal information (PI) of California residents. PI includes any “information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”
California Court of Appeal Reverses Halt on Enforcement of CPPA Regulations
In 2023, a California superior court halted enforcement of any final California Privacy Protection Agency regulation implemented until a period of 12 months from the date that individual regulations became final. Based on the ruling, enforcement of the initial regulations passed in March 2023 could not commence until March 2024.
California Court of Appeal Lifts Stay of CCPA Enforcement Deadlines
In a significant ruling on February 9, 2024, the California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court judgment that had stayed enforcement of California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. This decision will make certain CCPA regulations, which had previously been stayed by court order, become immediately effective once again.
Authority Restored The California Privacy Protection Agency May Enforce Latest Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (“Agency”) ability to enforce its regulations has been a hot topic over the last year and the most recent twist puts the Agency back into the enforcement business immediately.
Authority Restored: The California Privacy Protection Agency May Enforce Latest Regulations
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The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (“Agency”) ability to enforce its regulations has been a hot topic over the last year and the most recent twist puts the Agency back into the enforcement business immediately.
California’s voters enacted the
SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Compliance
In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the new California workplace violence prevention law, Senate Bill 553.
Pay Equity Update – California Pay Data Reporting and Pay Transparency for Federal Contractors
Executive Summary: This Alert discusses actions at the state and federal level to require transparency in pay, in an effort to address pay equity issues. Employers should be aware of new and existing requirements and ensure they have policies and procedures in place to enable compliance with applicable requirements.
New California Bills Would Require Naloxone in the Workplace to Respond to Drug Overdoses
As evidenced by recent tragic events in the news, drug overdoses are an important issue across the nation. On January 30, 2024, two bills were introduced in the California Legislature to require naloxone in the workplace. Naloxone is a medication used to treat drug overdoses.
New Criminal Background Check Regulations
California employers often require applicants to undergo criminal background checks. Various state and federal employment laws govern this process, and employers must ensure their practices comply with those laws.
California Civil Rights Department’s Pay Data Enforcement Action Highlights Risks Related to Failures to File Required Reports
As the 2023 California pay data reporting cycle begins, a look at a recent California Civil Rights Department (CRD) pay data reporting enforcement action provides a helpful reminder of the potential risk that exists for employers that fail to file required reports. Quick Hits On July 5, 2023, the CRD