Class Actions
California Supreme Court Holds No Privity Between Hospital and Staffing Agency to Allow Claim PreclusionNinth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court: Is Absence of a Formal Meal and Rest Break Policy a Violation of California Law?Ninth Circuit to Ask California Supreme Court to Decide Retroactivity of ‘ABC’ Test, Withdraws Opinion
Immigration
Judge Strikes Down Administration Rules Restricting Employers’ Use of VisasFederal District Judge Puts On Hold Parts of AB 450 Which Prohibited Employers From Voluntarily Consenting To A Federal Immigration Agent’s Request To Enter Nonpublic Areas or For Voluntarily Providing RecordsFair Employment Housing Commissions Publishes New National Origin Discrimination Regulations; Limits “English-Only” Rules and Expands Protections for Immigration Status
Labor Code
California Passes Legislation Regarding Job Performance Quotas for Large Warehouse FacilitiesCalifornia Supreme Court Agrees to Answer Question About Employment RetaliationGovernor Signs Legislation Extending Period to File a Discrimination or Retaliation Complaint with California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement - Labor Commissioner
Wage and Hour
No Fooling: City of Los Angeles Retail Fair Workweek Ordinance Takes Effect April 1, 2023California Court of Appeal Upholds Proposition 22 as Mostly ConstitutionalCalifornia Court of Appeal Addresses When Violations are “Willful” or “Knowing and Intentional” for Grant of Certain Wage and Hour Penalties
Workplace Training
New Law Mandates Training for Human Resources Employees and Others Pertaining to Child Abuse and NeglectGovernor Signs Law Amending Requirements for Harassment Training Requirements for Minors Working in EntertainmentDoes Your Sexual Harassment Training Video or Instructor Make Participants Bored or Sleepy?