What was practiced by trial courts is now confirmed by the California Court of Appeals in its two recent decisions: if a Plaintiff alleges wage/hour claims or any FEHA (Fair Employment Housing Act) claim and sexual harassment in their complaint, they can defeat a...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally, with California leading the way as a hub for technology and innovation. The deployment of AI technologies across various sectors brings substantial legal implications for employers in the state. This...

Introduction On July 24, 2024 the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) obtained authorization to immediately implement and enforce new Indoor Heat Protection Regulations at places of employment state-wide. This summary provides Employers...

As most of us in the employment law world have been following and impatiently waiting, the PAGA reform is officially signed into law by Governor Newsom as PAGA reform (AB 2288 and SB 92). So, how does this change the landscape for PAGA cases? Here is the breakdown:...

Governor Newsom, on May 31, 2024, endorsed Senate Bill (SB) 828, altering the commencement date of the healthcare minimum wage regulation (SB 525) by one month. In October of the previous year, Governor Newsom ratified SB 525, establishing a tiered statewide minimum...

Beginning July 1, 2024, a new law requires most of California's employers to establish, implement, and maintain a new written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”). This new law does not affect those in the health care industry as California OSHA already has an...

2024 is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time for employers to revisit employee handbooks and policies to prepare for an upcoming change in the law pertaining to cannabis at work. Commencing January 1, 2024, the rights of employees using cannabis will...

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 616, introducing updates to California Paid Sick Leave laws that go into effect on January 1, 2024. This alert summarizes the key modifications in SB 616 you should be aware of. More Sick Leave Current law allows employees to...

On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the case of Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”). The Uber case centers on how employee arbitration agreements can impact an employee’s ability to bring a PAGA lawsuit against a...

As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage for the City of Los Angeles will increase by $0.74 to $16.78 for all employees covered by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Specifically, those employees who perform at least two hours of work for an employer within the geographic...