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New Whistleblower Notice and Paid Sick Leave FAQs
Updated Whistleblower Notice In an earlier post, we mentioned that the sample notice detailing whistleblower protections posted by the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) contained a disclaimer stating that the DLSE “believes,” but cannot...
Driver’s License and Workers’ Compensation Laws to Take Effect in the New Year
Prohibition on Driver’s License Requirement in Hiring Decisions As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, SB 1100, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, makes it an unlawful employment practice for employers to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting,...
CA Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2025
Yes, the California minimum wage is going up again. Effective January 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour. The Director of the CA Department of Finance determined and certified that this increase correlates to an...
Expect Increased Worksite Enforcement Under Trump Presidency
As discussed in a previous post, the incoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to address immigration in the next term, including worksite enforcement and compliance. Based on actions the previous Trump administration’s record and campaign trail...
Pro-Union Measures Set to Take Effect
California Captive Audience Ban At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed SB 399, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (“Act”), which was discussed in this blog post. This new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits...
Possible Employment Issues Raised by Trump’s New Term
The election of former President Donald Trump, along with Republican control of the Senate and possible control of the House, raises questions as to several employment law issues. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) The General Counsel for the NLRB serves at the...
Proposition 32: CA Minimum Wage Increase on the Ballot
In 2016, the California Legislature enacted a law increasing the minimum wage in steps over a period of years. After reaching $15/hour, the law ties the minimum wage to the U.S. Consumer Price Index. Currently, California’s minimum wage is $16/hour, making it one of...
The SECURE Act and the CalSavers Program
The SECURE Act/SECURE Act 2.0 In 2019, the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed with the purpose of helping employees save for retirement. In 2022, Congress amended the law to increase eligibility and require automatic...
PAGA FAQs Released
In the wake of this summer’s legislative Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reforms, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on its website to explain the law. The FAQs provide useful...
Out-of-State Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?
California generally bans non-compete agreements “regardless of where and when the contract was signed,” and “whether … the employment was maintained outside of California.” Practically speaking, California prohibits all employers from enforcing these agreements. A...
