Hospitality employers in California beware. Effective July 1, 2024, California’s Junk Fee Ban (SB 478) will go into effect, making it unlawful to advertise, display or offer a price for a good or service that does not include
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New Guidelines Released on Workplace Violence Prevention
Nearly all employers in the state of California must prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP” or “Plan”) by July 1, 2024 and Cal/OSHA just published the highly anticipated model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan as well as an employer fact…
A Chart of All of California’s State and City Paid Sick Leave Laws
Oops we did it again…For your reading pleasure, we have compiled a monster chart of California’s state and local paid sick leave laws and their various nuances. With the new 2024 changes to state paid sick leave laws we shared…
Doing Business in California Guide (updated for 2024)
The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique challenges because its laws differ significantly…
Employers Must Adapt to New Demands for Disclosure in California Employment Lawsuits
An important new discovery tool – demands for disclosure — are available for use in California state court employment lawsuits filed from January 1, 2024, and later. The demands significantly impact how employers and their counsel should prepare to defend…
Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Are Ok
After four long years of litigation, AB 51, intended to prohibit mandatory arbitration agreements, has been permanently enjoined. California companies may rejoice in a rare win allowing enforceable arbitration agreements to be a condition of employment, so long as the…
Conducting a Respectful RIF
With 38% of companies expecting to layoff employees in 2024, the start of the new year has already seen the announcements of thousands of employee layoffs across all sectors. What’s more is that disgruntled employees have taken to social media…
California Supreme Court Holds That Trial Courts May Not Strike PAGA Claims on Manageability Grounds
In a blow for employers, the California Supreme Court held that trial courts may not strike PAGA claims on manageability grounds.
The Backdrop on PAGA Manageability
PAGA trials are a collection of mini trials, as opposed to class actions that…
Employers Must Give New Hires Expanded Wage Theft Notice
Beginning New Year’s Day 2024, employers are required to give all non-exempt new hires working in California a new form of Wage Theft Prevention Act Notice containing new information. Employers must tell employees in the new Notice (1) of the…
January 24, 2024 Webinar: “Thinking Forward: Mitigating Workplace Risks in 2024”
You are invited to “Thinking Forward: Mitigating Workplace Risks in 2024” – our annual, half day symposium designed to set you up for success in 2024! This year’s compelling webinar is scheduled for January 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. to…