SB 669, effective January 1, 2024, expands California’s restrictions on employee non-compete agreements. Such agreements are already void in California under Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600, with limited exception, such as the sale…
Read ArticleGov. Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which, effective January 1, 2024, expands California’s statewide paid sick leave law to increase mandatory sick leave for employees from three days or twenty-four hours to five…
Read ArticleCalifornia Senate Bill (SB) 616 proposes to expand the number of paid sick days California employers must offer to employees from 3 days (24 hours) to 7 days (56 hours). SB 616 will still…
Read ArticleAt first blush, an internship can seem like a win-win for everybody. Students gain valuable experience and industry contacts while business organizations are afforded an opportunity share knowledge, enhance their visibility and even develop…
Read ArticleWhile the California statewide minimum wage remains $15.50, several municipalities will raise the applicable minimum wage effective July 1, 2023. These include: · City of Los Angeles, increasing to $16.78 (from $16.04) · County of Los…
Read ArticleThere are a slew of bills pending before the California Legislature that, if passed, will impact California employers. Two such bills are Senate Bill (SB) 731 and 616. SB 731 – Remote Work…
Read ArticleSince 2015, the California Legislature has attempted to hinder employers’ attempt to resolve disputes with employees though mandatory arbitration. Assembly Bill (AB) 51, effective January 1, 2020, prohibited employers from making mandatory arbitration a…
Read ArticleThe City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards has increased the minimum wage effective July 1, 2023. Based upon the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPA-W) for Los…
Read ArticleAnother new law that went into effect on January 1, 2023, Senate Bill (SB) 1162 requires (1) employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale in job postings; and (2) companies with…
Read ArticleAB 1949, signed last fall but effective January 1st, creates protected bereavement leave under the California Government Code. AB 1949 makes it unlawful for a covered employer (5+ employees) to refuse to grant an…
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