Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
The complexities of California employment law begin not when an employer extends an offer, but as soon as they decide to post a job opening. Employers should ensure compliance with California’s job posting and hiring requirements in 2026.
Pay Scale
California law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale in…
Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 858, which extends the sunset date of the recall and reinstatement rights of employees laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic until January 1, 2027.
In 2021, Senate Bill (SB) 93 was passed, which required certain employers in the hospitality and service industries to rehire…
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 of the basics:
Work Permits
Before employing a minor, employers must ensure the minor has…
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 employers must ensure their employee selection process is free from discrimination.
Any selection policy or…
San Diego County recently passed its own Fair Chance Ordinance which takes effect on October 10, 2024. The ordinance applies to businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Similar to the Los Angeles County ordinance, it requires employers to assess the risk presented by an applicant’s criminal history in relation to…
On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1100 into law making it an unlawful employment practice to include statements about the need for a driver’s license in job advertisements, postings, applications, and similar employment material. In California, driver’s licenses have increasingly become a condition of employment. The law addresses discrimination against individuals…
At the end of February, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance adding several compliance requirements to the California Fair Chance Act requirements for employers considering the criminal history of applicants and employees in making employment decisions.
The Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) applies to employers with 5 or more employees in unincorporated…
The State of California recently updated two pamphlets that must be provided to new hires.
The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation updated its “Time of Hire” Pamphlet. Employers must provide this document to newly hired employees. The document explains what workers’ compensation is, how to file a claim in…
California’s Fair Chance Act also known as the “Ban the Box” law took effect in January 2018. It generally prohibits employers with five or more employees from asking about your conviction history before making you a job offer. In 2021, California’s Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing) announced new efforts…
