Independent Contractor Classification Greatly Restricted
Today, the California Legislature passed AB 5, a landmark bill that will require companies to treat workers as employees and not independent contractors if the companies exert control over how the workers perform their tasks or if their work is part of the companies’ regular business. Governor Newsom is expected to sign the bill. The new law, which goes into...
California Passes Bill Protecting Natural Hair
On July 3rd, 2019, California Governor Newsom signed SB-188, The “CROWN Act” (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair), intended to protect students and employees who wear their hair in natural styles.
Sexual Harassment Training to Include Gender Identity
The Fair Employment and Housing Act already requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide at least two hours of sexual harassment training to supervisors every two years.
“Ban the Box” and Salary History Ban to Take Effect
Two new state laws take effect on January 1, 2018 that will significantly affect employer hiring practices in California. Under the Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), California’s new “Ban the Box” law, employers with at least five employees will no longer be permitted to consider the criminal history of a job applicant until a conditional job offer is made. There...
California Expands Eligibility for Baby Bonding Leave
California employers with less than 50 employees have been free from the obligation to comply with California and federal laws guaranteeing employee rights to family and medical leaves of absence. On January 1, 2018, that will change.