Hiring, fair chance provisions
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Posted in Local Ordinances

Beyond State Law: LA County’s Stricter Fair Chance Ordinance Takes Effect September 3

Next week, on Tuesday, September 3, to be exact, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance takes effect — and its provisions are far stricter…

No Right to Intervene, Object to PAGA Settlement
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Posted in Workplace Policies

No Right to Intervene, Object to PAGA Settlement

It’s been a busy summer for California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). First, in July, California passed sweeping PAGA reform. Then, in August, the California…

Top Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Questions
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Posted in Minimum Wage

DIR FAQs Answer Top Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Questions

Although the start of California’s health care worker minimum wage is delayed — starting sometime between October 15, 2024, and January 1, 2025, depending on…

California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons
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Posted in Workplace Safety

A Look at California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel Bianca Saad discusses with CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Vice President…

Form I-9 Expiration Date Extended
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Posted in Form I-9

Form I-9 Expiration Date Extended

Don’t panic! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated their Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification but only the expiration date was extended — to 05/31/27….

Public Entities Not Liable for PAGA Penalties
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Posted in General

Public Entities Not Liable for PAGA Penalties

The Private Attorneys’ General Act (PAGA) continued to make news this week as a decision from the California Supreme Court — amongst other holdings —…

Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift
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Posted in Meal and Rest Break

Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift

We have an employee who is scheduled to work an eight-hour shift and routinely clocks out for his meal break after working only two hours….

Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
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Posted in General

Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper

Usually, the busiest time of the year revolves around new laws taking effect on January 1. But over the last few years, a trend has…

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Posted in Workplace Policies

Hot Weather No Excuse to Abandon Dress Code Requirements

During a recent heat wave, several employees showed up for work with visible tattoos, strappy tops and flip-flop shoes. This is all in violation of…

2025 California minimum wage increase
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Posted in Minimum Wage

California’s 2025 Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 Per Hour

On Thursday, August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per…