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California Real Estate Law: Coronavirus Puts Freeze on Some Evictions
Updated as of March 31, 2020 City of Los Angeles’ Eviction Moratorium On March 31, 2020 the LA City Council passed Ordinance No. 186585, which expands on the temporary eviction relief measures set forth in
COVID-19: What are the “Safer at Home” Orders?
California and the City of Los Angeles issued “safer at home” orders which have significantly impacted businesses and workers. The California order (Executive Order N-33-20) was issued March 19, 2020 and stays in effect until
COVID-19: California Employer Frequently Asked Questions
(Updated March 19, 2020) 1. Can I ask employees to leave the workplace and stay home if I suspect they have COVID-19? If an employee is exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19 (i.e., cough, shortness of
Coronavirus: 13 Things Employers Should Do to Protect Employees, Customers
With the number of Coronavirus cases increasing daily, many employers wonder what steps can and should be taken to protect their employees and customers, while still complying with California and Federal labor laws. Based on
Employers, in case you were wondering, your employees cannot compete with you
Many California laws seek to restrict the terms and conditions an employer may place on an employee during employment. Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal confirmed that Business and Professions Code Section 16600 is not
Good News for California Employers Following a Difficult 2019 Legislative Session
On January 1, 2020, California businesses faced several new laws that may significantly impact business operations, including AB 5 (codifying the “ABC” test) and AB 51 (restricting the use of mandatory arbitration). On the positive
Employers: California Assembly Bill 51 on Hold For Now
We previously highlighted Assembly Bill 51, which prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants for employment to “waive any right, forum, or procedure for a violation” of the Fair Employment and Housing Act or the
Unlawful, or Just Mean? California Appellate Court Decides Discrimination Case
People with disabilities have legal protections under both federal and state law. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits an employer from taking adverse actions against a person because of a person’s disability, perceived
Can Your Company’s Arbitration Agreement Survive an Unconscionability Inquiry?
Concluding that TWC Dealer Group, Inc.’s arbitration agreements were both procedurally and substantively unconscionable, California’s First Appellate District’s recent decision highlights certain contractual terms and elements that can invalidate an employment arbitration agreement. Davis, et
Legislative Update 2020: Sexual Harassment Training for Janitorial and Construction Workers
Last in our series of California’s legislative updates is a summary of bills aimed at sexual harassment in the janitorial and construction industries: Assembly Bill 547: Authorizes the DLSE to Compile a List of Qualified