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PAGA: Early Evaluation Conference
This is the final of a three-part series addressing the changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act. You can read more about the PAGA reform and recommended audit steps here, and pre-litigation conference here. In
PAGA: Employer Cure Process and LWDA Conference
This is the second of a three-part series addressing the changes in California’s Private Attorneys General Act. You can read more about the PAGA reform and recommended audit steps here. Below, we discuss an employer’s
PAGA: It’s Audit Time
Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 which amended the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The new legislation is effective immediately. The California legislature enacted PAGA 20
Employers: New Rule for Worker Classification Under FLSA
On January 9, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor announced a new rule pertaining to classifying a worker as either an employee or independent contractor under the Fair
New COVID-19 Prevention Regulations Are Now in Effect: The End of Exclusion Pay
California employers face new slate of legislation in 2023.
Labor Commissioner’s Office Publishes Guidance Re Transparency Act and Disclosure of Pay Scales
As many employers already know, California imposes several restrictions concerning pay disclosures. Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from inquiring into and relying on an applicant’s salary history and further requires employers, upon reasonable request,
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 2
Following the summer recess, the California Legislature enacted numerous state Senate and Assembly bills taking effect immediately, or in 2023. Here are some with a direct impact on California employers. (Info re other new laws,
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 1
California employers face new slate of legislation in 2023.
California Employers: Minimum Wage Increase July 1, 2022
Given the current state of inflation, minimum wage increases in many California municipalities will be going into effect as of July 1, 2022. Although a state-wide minimum wage of $15.00 for all employers (regardless of
Cal/OSHA’s Revised COVID-19 Standards Up for Approval
On April 21, 2022, the California Occupation Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) voted to re-adopt a revised version of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). Once approved the revised ETS will go into effect