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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...
Tell Us the Topics You Want to Cover in our Annual Handbook Seminar!
It’s October, and we all know what that means in California: pretending to enjoy cozy fall activities when it’s 90 degrees out, and trying not to make eye contact with your employee handbook, which somehow needs to be updated for 2025 already. Our annual handbook...
Healthcare Minimum Wage Set to Increase on October 16
California’s healthcare minimum wage will finally take effect on October 16. Under last year’s SB 525, the minimum wage was increased for almost all healthcare workers. Due to budgetary concerns, the law’s implementation was delayed. The new law gradually phases in...
New Employment Laws for 2025
Although the temperature still feels like summer, one thing does feel like fall – Governor Newsom just finished his review of the pending employment-related bills. Below is a brief summary of the key laws affecting California employers. Unless otherwise noted, all...