A recent decision by the California First District Court of Appeal held that mandatory service charges frequently used by hospitality employers may constitute “gratuities” under California law that need to be paid to employees.
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Supreme Court’s Decision Not To Review California’s Arbitration Framework Means We Have A Roadmap For Compliance
Supreme Court’s Decision Not To Review California’s Arbitration Framework Means We Have A Roadmap For Compliance
The U.S. Supreme Court just did something that was more than just a bit out of character—it rejected the opportunity to find that California
Pay Your California Arbitration Fees On Time – Or Else!
When it comes to paying your arbitration fees in whole and on time, the stakes for California employers just got more serious. Under legislation just signed by Governor Newsom, a drafting party that fails to pay arbitration fees and costs
No-Rehire Provisions Are No More in California Settlement Agreements
Between pumpkin carving and cookie baking, Californians now have one more thing to add to their holiday to-do lists: reviewing their standard settlement agreements to remove any no-rehire provisions. California employers have until the end of the year to revise
Timeframe To File Workplace Bias Claims In California Extended By 2 Years
A big focus of the #MeToo movement over the last several years has been on efforts to increase the statute of limitations for bringing sexual harassment claims. Governor Newsom just signed into law Assembly Bill 9 (Reyes), which will extend
California Makes Sweeping Changes to Lactation Accommodation Requirements
Following San Francisco’s lead, California will soon significantly expand the obligation of most employers to provide break time and a location to express breast milk. The new law, just signed into effect by Governor Newsom on October 10, 2019, will
The Fisher Phillips Guide to Pending Employment Bills
It’s been a long legislative year. And this being Governor Newsom’s first term in office, many observers have been anxiously awaiting to see what approach he takes when it comes to labor and employment legislation. Now all of the flurry
As Fire Season Gets Underway, California Employers Face New Cal/OSHA Obligations
Last year was a devastating wildfire season in California – one of the worst ever on record. And while things are relatively quiet (thus far) in 2019, that can change in an instant. In response to the hazards these fires
California Employers Should Monitor These 10 Critical Bills as theLegislative Year Comes to a Close
California Employers Should Monitor These 10 Critical Bills as the Legislative Year Comes to a Close
As the 2019 legislative year is about to come to a close, there are a number of critical labor and employment proposals still making
Governor Newsom Signs Law Prohibiting Employment Race Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
Governor Newsom Signs Law Prohibiting Employment Race Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
Governor Newsom recently signed legislation to provide that prohibited employment discrimination based on race under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) also includes discrimination based on hair texture