by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 25, 2016 | News
In 1995 California’s ban on smoking in the workplace was implemented prohibiting employers from knowingly or intentionally permitting the smoking of tobacco products at work, including lobbies, lounges, waiting areas, stairwells, elevators and restrooms, or in an...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 25, 2016 | News
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the long awaited changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations that significantly affect who may continue to be classified as exempt under the executive, administrative and professional exemptions...
by Cynthia Elkins | May 2, 2016 | News
On April 4, 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 3 into law which addresses several issues including an increase of the state’s minimum wage. The minimum wage shall increase as of January 1, 2017 with additional increases through January 1, 2022 when it reaches...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 30, 2016 | News
As was discussed in our last Special Bulletin, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has issued amended regulations relating to an employer’s obligation to prevent and remedy workplace harassment. Additional amendments will also become effective April...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 30, 2016 | News
The USCIS published a notice on March 28, 2016 informing the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, as the current form is set to expire 3/31/16. The public comment period runs until April 27, 2016. A summary of the proposed...
