Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
February 17th was not only the start of the President’s Day weekend but also the last day that California legislators could introduce bills for consideration during the 2023 legislative session. Jackson Lewis attorneys will be monitoring the below bills, which have the potential for a profound impact on California employers.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1100…
In October 2022, Governor Newsom announced the California COVID-19 State of Emergency would end on February 28, 2023. While this will phase out some of the tools the state used in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, it does not mean the end of all COVID-19 regulations and requirements for employers. Three illustrative examples are discussed…
On January 24, 2023, the California Secretary of State completed its verification process and qualified a referendum challenging Assembly Bill (AB) 257, also known as the FAST Recovery Act for the November 2024 ballot. In the meantime, the law will not take effect unless it is approved by voters in the November 2024 election.
Governor…
While the Secretary of State continued to count signatures to determine if a potential referendum challenging the FAST Recovery Act (AB 257) will make it on the ballot, the Sacramento Superior Court has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the implementation or enforcement of AB 257. The injunction will remain in effect unless and until either:…
While the Secretary of State continued to count signatures to determine if a potential referendum on the FAST Recovery Act (the Act) will make it on the ballot, a lawsuit was filed by a coalition of California small business owners, restaurateurs, franchisees, and related entities seeking to enjoin the enforcement of the Act. …
The California Department of Industrial Relations has issued new FAQs to clarify its interpretation of California’s new pay transparency requirements.
Among other updates, the new FAQs provide additional guidance. Find out more, here.
As we wrap 2022, here a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2023.
Legislative Changes
New Year, New Minimum Wages for California
California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management
Cal/OSHA Mandated to Update Heat Illness and Wildfire Smoke Standard
As the year wraps up, we review some of the highlights of the California Workplace Law Blog with the top 10 most popular blog posts of 2022:
We are excited to welcome you back to our annual in-person presentation of updates in the areas of wage and hour, leave and accommodation and workplace safety in The Golden State.
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Read more about the new laws affecting employers in California.
California Expands Who an Employee Can Care for Under the CFRA and California Paid Sick Leave Law
Bereavement Leave Now Protected in California
California Passes New Requirements for Call Center Employers…
