Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1883, establishing new restrictions on how employers may use surveillance tools in the workplace, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence. A trend may be emerging as other states, such as Maine and Connecticut, have recently enacted or updated their electronic monitoring laws, and existing laws exist in
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Ensuring Compliant California Job Postings for the New Year
Posted in Hiring and Background Checks
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…
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
Amendment to CMIA Regarding Mental Health and Mental Health Apps
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2089, which amends the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) to include mental health application information under the definition of medical information. Under the revisions to CMIA, mental health application information is defined as information related to a consumer’s inferred or diagnosed mental health or substance use disorder, as…
California Privacy Protection Agency Board Takes Steps Toward First Official Rulemaking
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti & Robert Yang on
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
On June 8, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board, will meet to discuss and take potential action regarding a draft of its proposed regulations. The June 8th public meeting includes an agenda item where the CPPA Board will consider “possible action regarding proposed regulations … including possible notice of proposed action.”…
California Passes Prop 24: Here Comes CCPA 2.0
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
It goes without saying that November 3rd 2020 was an important day for the future of the nation, but it was also a significant day for the future of California privacy law. On Tuesday, a strong majority of California voters supported Proposition 24, a ballot measure which aims to expand and enhance the …
California Propositions Employers Should be Watching in Upcoming Election
Posted in California
California voters will decide on several important propositions in the upcoming November election, including three employment law issues that could have far-ranging implications for California employers and businesses.
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California Governor Newsom Signs into Law Extension to CCPA Employee Personal Information Exemption, Vetoes Another Privacy Bill
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
On September 29th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1281, an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) that would extend the current exemption on employee personal information from most of the CCPA’s protections, until January 1, 2022. The exemption on employee personal information was slated to sunset on December…
California Attorney General Issues CCPA FAQs
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti on
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) now in effect (January 1, 2020) and enforceable by California’s Attorney General (“AG”) (July 1, 2020), the AG has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Designed to aid consumers in exercising their rights under the CCPA, the FAQs also contain helpful reminders for businesses and service providers regarding…
California Consumer Privacy Act FAQs for Covered Businesses
Posted in Privacy, Social Media and Technology
Set to take effect January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), considered one of the most expansive U.S. privacy laws to date, places limitations on the collection and sale of a consumer’s personal information and provides consumers certain rights with respect to their personal information.
Organizations should be doing their best to determine…