A Few Workplace Law Developments

Lots to report this week… (I missed posting last week because of a nasty case of COVID-19. Not fun…) Workplace Violence Prevention Program Deadline. The July 1 deadline is here!  You must have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in place, and ensure your employees...

New California Employment Laws Effective on July 1, 2024

Most employers look for legal updates on new laws impacting their business at the start or end of each year. However, the laws and ordinances discussed below are effective on July 1, 2024. Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Senate Bill (“SB”) 553 requires employers...

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classification: FAQs

The proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt is often at the root of wage and hour litigation, and there are many common misunderstandings about the subject. Below are some of the questions SLG attorneys most frequently receive about employee...

Employers Should Investigate Bullying Complaints

Recently-enacted Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) amended the California Labor Code to require most California employers to establish and implement an effective, written workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) containing specific information by July 1, 2024. An employer’s...

Health Care Industry Minimum Wage Increase Delayed

In 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 525, which established five separate minimum wage schedules for certain covered health care facilities, effective June 1, 2024. However, due to a projected state budget deficit, Governor Newsom recently signed SB 828,...
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