On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1815, which amends the definition of “race” in the anti-discrimination provisions of the California Government Code, and Education Code, as well as the definitions of “protective hairstyles.” Under the bill, the same definitions apply to the Unruh Civil Rights Act which covers discrimination by
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Expanded Information to Provide Regarding Workplace Injury
By Laurie DeYoung on
Posted in California
On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1870, which mandates that employers include information in their notices about an injured employee’s right to consult with a licensed attorney for advice about workers’ compensation law and that attorneys’ fees may be paid as part of the injured worker’s award.
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