Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into law. The bills for his consideration read intersectionality into FEHA protected categories, recast victims’ time off provisions, adjust paid family
Continue Reading Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff
We Slept In! Time To Prepare for New 2024 Requirements!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Prepare for new California workplace legal requirements effective January 1, 2024, now. Seyfarth has you covered with all the ways to protect your workplace just like Kevin McCallister defends his house.
This is your house. You have to defend it. But Seyfarth is here to help you get your business updates in order before the end of the
Continue Reading We Slept In! Time To Prepare for New 2024 Requirements!Every Who In California Must Update Their Wage Theft Notice For January
Seyfarth Synopsis: Among new workplace legal requirements effective January 1, 2024, making employers green in the face with end of the year preparations are necessary revisions to Wage Theft Notices. They must be ready for distribution starting January 1 to new hires and when information changes, in line with the new template notice from the DLSE.
As stealthy as the
Continue Reading Every Who In California Must Update Their Wage Theft Notice For JanuaryLegislative Update: The End of the Road (for 2023)
Seyfarth Synopsis: While Governor Newsom vetoed several impactful bills prior to his October 14, 2023, signing deadline, he approved a wide array of new laws with which businesses will need to comply with in 2024 and beyond, such as those affecting non-compete agreements, paid sick leave, workplace violence prevention plans, new minimum wage standards for health care workers, and more.
Continue Reading Legislative Update: The End of the Road (for 2023)Governor Orders Extra Cheddar For Fast Food Employees
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Governor has approved a new and adjusted Fast Food Council responsible for establishing minimum standards on wages and for developing minimum standards for other topics affecting workers in the industry, including health and safety conditions, protected time off work, and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Fresh Bill Off The Grill
On the heels of the FAST Act in
Continue Reading Governor Orders Extra Cheddar For Fast Food EmployeesLegislative Update: Nearing the End of the Road (for 2023)
Seyfarth Synopsis: Now that the Legislature’s September 14, 2023 deadline to pass bills to the Governor has come and gone, we are providing an overview of which employment bills are before the Governor for consideration, including bills that impact non-compete agreements, FEHA protected categories, paid sick leave, Cal-WARN, industry-specific requirements, and more.
It’s unnatural – 2023 saw a historic number
Continue Reading Legislative Update: Nearing the End of the Road (for 2023)Legislative Update: Which L&E Bills Will Flourish Or Wilt As The Legislature Resumes Work After Spring Break?
Seyfarth Synopsis: When the Legislature reconvenes from Spring Break on April 10, 2023, it will resume consideration of the employment bills that were among the 2,600 introduced. Notable employment bills include those impacting new FEHA protected classes, leaves and accommodations, background checks, layoff and rehire rights, and more.
As one prominent Sacramento lobbyist tweeted: “More than 500 bills were
Continue Reading Legislative Update: Which L&E Bills Will Flourish Or Wilt As The Legislature Resumes Work After Spring Break?California Releases Guidance on Pay Scale Disclosures
Seyfarth Synopsis: As we blogged about previously, California passed a landmark pay transparency law in September 2022. As promised, the Labor Commissioner’s office has issued FAQs addressing big employer questions regarding who is covered, information required to be disclosed, and details on remote job postings.
On December 27, 2022, the California Labor Commissioner’s office released eagerly anticipated Frequently Asked Questions
Continue Reading California Releases Guidance on Pay Scale DisclosuresCalifornia Employment Legislative Update: Pay Transparency Headlines 2022 Session
Seyfarth Synopsis: Taking it down to the wire, Governor Newsom approved the vast majority of labor and employment bills that ran the legislative gauntlet, including bills that will expand pay data reporting and pay scale disclosure requirements, extend COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, create mandatory wages and working conditions for fast food workers, and more.
On the night before his
Continue Reading California Employment Legislative Update: Pay Transparency Headlines 2022 SessionSB 1162 Approved: Prepare for Greater Pay Transparency Requirements
Seyfarth Synopsis: SB 1162, approved by Governor Newsom on Tuesday, September 27, will require employers starting January 1, 2023, to disclose pay scales to current employees and on job postings, and to report even more pay data to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD, formerly DFEH), including median and mean hourly rates.
On September 27, 2022, Governor Newsom signed another
Continue Reading SB 1162 Approved: Prepare for Greater Pay Transparency Requirements