California and federal laws require lactation accommodations for breastfeeding employees. The federal lactation accommodation law called the PUMP Act has many of the same requirements as the state law, however there are some details of state law that California employers
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The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is contemplating the establishment of a subcommittee to address issues stemming from the reduction of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Read what this may mean for Cal/OSHA.
Navigating California’s New Regulations on Automated Decision-Making Tools
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has recently approved regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address discrimination in employment resulting from the use of automated decision-making systems, including artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms. These regulations apply
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Employers subject to San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance or the Health Care Security Ordinance are required to submit the Employer Annual Report Form to the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) by May 2, 2025. The Annual Report
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Retail employers should note that the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance will go into effect on July 1, 2025.
This ordinance applies to employers in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Businesses can check on the Los Angeles County
Summer Jobs – California Basics on Hiring Minors
As the weather warms up and we move toward summer many employers may be considering hiring minors for seasonal work. There are, however, some complexities when it comes to hiring and employing minors in the Golden State. Here are some
Explaining California’s Private Attorneys General Act
Employers in California more than likely have heard of the Private Attorneys General Act, commonly referred to as PAGA. However, understanding what it is, how it functions, and how it can affect them can be challenging.
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Navigating Employee Grief: Bereavement Law in California
In 2022, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1949 which amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to provide for bereavement leave. The law took effect in January 2023, but here are some reminders for employers about bereavement leave requirements.
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Ensuring Employee Selection Procedures Comply with California Law
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination both in the selection of employees and during employment based on certain protected characteristics. Federal law provides similar protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Consequently, California