As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be prepared in 2026.
State Law
California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations
Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure
Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting
On May 27, the City of Los Angeles passed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO). The development of these amendments began in December 2024, and since then have been the subject of debate and public comment.
Here is what hotel and airport employers need to
As we wrap up 2024, here is a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2025.
Legislative Changes
Governor Signs Bill to Exempt Certain Businesses from Fast Food Minimum Wage
Expanded Information to Provide Regarding Workplace Injury
New Requirement for Labor Commissioner to Develop Whistleblower
As kids head back to school, California employees with children may need time off for various reasons from school-related activities to kids who are sick. Here are reminders of the California leave entitlements for parents and caregivers.
School Activity Leave
Under California Labor Code Section 230.8, employers with 25 or more employees working at the
California’s pro-employee employment regulations are often compared to those of the European Union. Recently, the California legislature borrowed another European idea for a proposed bill, “the right to disconnect from work.”
Assembly Bill (AB) 2751 would mandate that employers establish policies that allow employees to disconnect from employment communications during non-working hours.
Under the proposed
As we wrap up 2023, here is a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2024.
Legislative Changes
New Law Exempts Certain Airline Cabin Crew from California Meal and Rest Period Requirements
Amendments to California Agricultural Bargaining Process Per Governor’s Agreement with Unions
Under the California Wage Theft Protection Act (Cal. Labor Code section 2810.5), all employers are required to provide each employee with a written notice containing specified information at the time of hire, including wage and paid sick leave information. The notice must be in the language the employer normally uses to communicate employment-related information to
California’s 2023 legislative session ended on October 14, 2023, with a slew of new bills affecting employers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 30 employment-related bills.
Highlights of the new laws affecting employers in California are summarized below. Most of the laws take effect January 1, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.
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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
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