by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 15, 2019 | News
On July 3, 2019 California became the first state to ban workplace and school discrimination against the wearing of hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 188. This new legislation aims to create a respectful and open...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jun 24, 2019 | News
The next phase of the minimum wage increase, for many local jurisdictions, will take effect on July 1, 2019. If your business is located, or if your employees perform work, in certain local jurisdictions you must comply with the minimum wage for your city or county...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 30, 2019 | News
New California Family Rights Pregnancy Disability & New Parent Leave Poster Requirement- April 1, 2019 The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has updated its poster on the California Family Rights Act and Pregnancy Disability Leave to include information...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 15, 2019 | News
In a recent California Court of Appeal decision, the Court held that employees scheduled for “on-call” or “call-in” shifts may be entitled to “reporting time pay” even if the employee does not physically report to work. Summary of the Facts The employer, Tilly’s, is a...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 23, 2019 | News
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) publishes posters that provide information to employers and employees pertaining to California’s civil rights laws. These posters must be displayed in the workplace. The DFEH also publishes several brochures and...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2019 | News
In a follow-up to our newsletter following Governor Brown’s signing of many new employment law bills, the below summarizes some of the additional new pieces of legislation impacting employers in 2019. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – AN UPDATE The law relating to...
