by D. Gregory Valenza | Feb 3, 2020
Welcome to February! Groundhog Day is behind us again. The Kansas City Chiefs broke a 50-year dry spell – “Feels great, Baby!” ::cough:::. And it’s time to start presidential primary season! Groundhog Day is behind us again. (SWIDT?) What...
by D. Gregory Valenza | Dec 30, 2019
AB 51 attempts to ban employers from requiring applicants or employees from entering into arbitration agreements as a “condition” of employment. I posted about the law here. Although the law tries a novel approach to banning arbitration, a federal...
by D. Gregory Valenza | Sep 20, 2018
Just a quick update on some California law developments. First, the Governor is considering whether to sign pending legislation awaiting signature or veto. We’ll have a full article on all the new laws. Also, please consider attending our end of year update for...
by D. Gregory Valenza | Jul 19, 2018
Here are several developments around the California employment law world…No particular order. California revises its statute precluding employers from asking applicants about salary history. AB 2282, text here This new law clarifies Labor Code section 432.3...
by D. Gregory Valenza | Dec 21, 2017
The IRS issued a notice increasing the Standard Mileage Rate to $0.545, up from $0.535 in 2017. This is the rate at which many employers reimburse employees for personal use of their vehicles. The new rate takes effect on January 1, 2018. The IRS notice is here. ...
