AB 1228: Fast Food-Industry Changes
AB 1228, recently approved by Governor Newsom, sets a new direction for California's fast food industry, establishing a revised Fast Food Council, setting wage standards, and revising employment protections.
SB 723: Extended Recall Rights for Hospitality Workers
SB 723 prolongs the right of hospitality employees to be recalled to their jobs after COVID-19 related layoffs until December 31, 2025.
SB 235: Streamlining Civil Discovery Procedures in California
SB 235 introduces mandatory initial disclosures in California civil actions, mirroring federal requirements, and raises penalties for non-compliance in the discovery process.
Navigating the Shifts in Arbitration Proceedings: A Look at SB 365
SB 365 amends California's arbitration process by ending the automatic stay of trial court proceedings during an appeal against a denied motion to compel arbitration, granting discretion to the trial court instead.
Off-duty, Off-site Cannabis Use (AB 2188 and SB 700)
AB 2188 and SB 700 introduce changes to California employment law, addressing protections for off-duty cannabis use and restricting employer inquiries into cannabis use histories, respectively.
SB 525: Health Care Employee Pay
SB 525, effective June 1, 2024, adjusts the California Labor Code to implement tiered minimum wage increases for healthcare workers, ranging from $18 to $25, based on employer type and structure.
AB 594: Local Enforcement: Wage Theft
AB 594 updates California's Labor Code, allowing various public prosecutors to address wage theft violations within their jurisdictions and clarifying that individual agreements do not hinder Labor Code enforcement efforts.
AB 933: Defamation Privilege: Sexual Harassment
AB 933 amends California's Civil Code to extend defamation privilege to individuals discussing their experiences of sexual misconduct, and allows defendants to recover costs and damages if they successfully contest related claims.
SB 497: An Overview of New Provisions on Workplace Retaliation
SB 497 amends California's retaliation regulations by introducing a rebuttable presumption for employer actions post-employee complaints and adjusting penalties to $10,000 per employee per violation under specific Labor Code sections.
Workplace Violence Restraining Orders (SB 428)
SB 428, set to be implemented on January 1, 2025, empowers California employers to seek restraining orders on behalf of employees facing harassment, threats, or violence in the workplace.