Workplace Compliance News

The California Paid Family Leave (PFL) program provides partial wage replacement for employees who take time off to care for a seriously ill family member, bond with a new child, or address a qualifying military exigency.

California law grants employees unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period if they or their family members experience a qualifying act of violence.

California’s Sick and Safe Time Policy ensures that employees working at least 30 days per year in the state are eligible for paid sick leave under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. Employees working up to 40 hours per week receive five paid sick days annually, which reset on their anniversary date.

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 2499 broadens protections for employees taking time off to address crime-related matters and expands the use of state-paid sick leave.

Building on the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973, a new bill mandates stricter safety measures in hospitals to protect healthcare workers and facility personnel from violence.

Effective January 1, 2025, California’s SB 399, known as the “California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act,” will prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend “captive audience meetings.”

Effective January 1, 2025, California Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) amends the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address claims of discrimination based on a combination of protected characteristics, or “intersectionality.”

Effective January 1, 2025, California's SB 1100 establishes stricter standards for when employers can require a driver’s license in job postings.

Effective January 1, 2025, California’s SB 988 requires written contracts for freelance work exceeding $250 and enforces timely payment within 30 days of project completion.

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