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California Legislature Sends ‘Driver’s License Discrimination’ Bill to Governor
By By: Charles L. Thompson IV, Christopher W. Olmsted
Quick Hits If Governor Newsom signs SB 1100, FEHA will prohibit employers from requiring job applicants to have a driver’s license, with limited exceptions. California already makes it a violation…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
California Employment News: Understanding ADA/FEHA Requirements and the Interactive Process
By Meagan D. Bainbridge, Ryan Abernethy
https://youtu.be/AkpOACExae8 Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down reasonable accommodations under the ADA and FEHA. Learn what employers need to know about handling requests and engaging in the interactive process in this installment…
Employment Law Lookout
Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff
By Kristina M. Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to…
Employment Law Lookout
Single Use of Racial Slur May Constitute Harassment
By Cristen Hintze and Joshua A. Rodine Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court ruled that an isolated, one-time, use of a racial slur may be so severe—when viewed in relation to…
California Employment Law Blog
Paleny v. Fireplace Products U.S.: Clarifying FEHA’s Approach to Pregnancy Protections
Erika Paleny v. Fireplace Products U.S., Inc. highlights how the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) defines and protects pregnancy-related medical conditions. The Court of Appeal ruled that elective…
Employment Law Worldview
California Supreme Court Says Even a Single Slur by a Coworker Can Give Rise to Employer Liability for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation (US)
The California Supreme Court in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office (S265223, July 29, 2024) clarified the circumstances under which a single racial slur by a coworker can lead…
California Workplace Law Blog
California Supreme Court Clarifies Discovery Limitations and Severability in Arbitration Agreements
The California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ramirez v. Charter Communications, affirming in part that the arbitration agreement contained some substantive unconscionability but remanding the case to determine whether…
California Employment Law Blog
Understanding Religious Discrimination Under Title VII and FEHA: Lessons from Ronald Hittle v. City of Stockton
The case of Ronald Hittle v. City of Stockton illustrates the importance of adhering to Title VII and FEHA guidelines to prevent religious discrimination in employment, highlighting the necessity for…
California Employment Law Update
March 2024 California Employment Law Notes
By Tony Oncidi
We invite you to review our newly-posted March 2024 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:…
California Employment Law Blog
Lin v. Kaiser: Understanding Mixed Motive Claims in FEHA Disability Cases
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) allows for "mixed motive" cases where disability need not be the sole cause but a significant factor in employment decisions. Lin v. Kaiser…