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.
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A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2022
By Cecilie E. Read on
Posted in California
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
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2022 for the California Workplace Law Blog
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in California, Uncategorized
Register Now for the California Workplace Law Breakfast Series
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in California
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.
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys across California, network with your peers and end the year with new connections.
REGISTER NOW (Registration Fee: $50.00 per…
California’s Governor Signs Several New Employment Bills on September 29th
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in California
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…
High Times Ahead for Employers in California
By Ellen E. Cohen & Kishaniah Dhamodaran on
Posted in California
On September 18, 2022, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, which makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based upon: (1) a person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, except for preemployment drug…
Referendum Seeks to Send FAST Recovery Act to California Voters
Posted in California
On Labor Day, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 257, known as the FAST Recovery Act. The Act establishes a Fast Food Council comprising fast food employees, worker advocates, franchisors, franchisees, and government officials from the Department of Industrial Relations and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The Council will have the…
California Proposition to Raise Minimum Wage Delayed
Posted in California
California voters almost had the opportunity to vote on an $18 minimum wage in November 2022. The State has a unique administrative process by which California citizens can propose laws and constitutional amendments without the support of the state government.
The $18 an hour proposition called, “The Living Wage Act of 2022,” was intended to…
No Universal Masking Mandate in Los Angeles or Across California
By Susan E. Groff & Sean Paisan on
Posted in California
In March 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) dropped universal indoor masking, though masking was still required in certain places. By April 2022, most counties had also ceased universal indoor masking requirements. However, recently, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) stated if the uptick in cases and hospitalizations continued, then…
California Governor Signs Bill Extending Provisions Related to Filing Work Share Plans Indefinitely
By Nicky Jatana on
Posted in California
In 2020, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1731, which created an alternative process for employers to submit and be approved for work-sharing plan programs. Previously some employees would be eligible for unemployment benefits if they were working less than their usual weekly hours and their employer was participating in a work-sharing plan that met…