The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has recently approved regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address discrimination in employment resulting from the use of automated decision-making systems, including artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms. These regulations apply to all employers covered by the FEHA and will likely take effect in July, once
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The Civil Rights Department’s Upcoming Regulation Updates on Automated Decision Making
The California Civil Rights Council has been working on proposed regulation revisions to include automated decision-making in the requirements under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
The Council met on October 17, 2024, for public comment on the most recent version of the regulations and voted to extend the comment period to 30 days, though…
First Things First – Initial Steps for Employers Expanding into the Golden State
With a state as large and diverse as California, it appeals to businesses. However, the state’s unique employment law requirements can pose challenges to employers new to the state. The following are some action items employers need to complete before their first employee starts working in California.
California Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Starting Compensation and Pay Equity in California
As California moves toward a tentative reopening date of June 15, employers may be considering bulking up their workforce again. If hiring new employees, employers should consider the guidance issued by the California Commission on the Status of Women (“Commission”), regarding starting compensation.
The guidance from the Commission first sets forth the applicable California…
California Prohibits “No Rehire” Provisions In Settlement Agreements
Beginning January 1, 2020, agreements to settle employment disputes may no longer contain “no rehire” provisions, as California passes additional legislation spurred on by the #MeToo movement. California joins Vermont and Oregon as the first states to prohibit “no rehire” provisions in employment settlement agreements.
“No rehire” provisions typically state that a former employee will…
Evaluating and Challenging Standing in Fair Credit Reporting Act Actions
The Ninth Circuit’s recent ruling in Dutta v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company highlights the importance of evaluating and potentially challenging a plaintiff’s standing in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) action.
Dutta alleged that, in violation of § 1681b of the FCRA, State Farm failed to provide him with notice of his FCRA…
The Pitfalls of Holiday Hiring: What Not to Ask on an Employment Application
With holiday hiring in full swing, it is a good time to review some basic rules about employment applications in California. In general, employers should not request the following information on employment applications:
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10 Rules of Startup Employment Labor Law
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So you’re a startup. You’ve decided to take your world-changing idea and move it out of your dorm room/garage/favorite-table-at-Starbucks and start a legitimate business. So what next?
If you plan on
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