Yesterday was the last day for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills this legislative session. Governor Newsom signed almost every employment bill presented to him by the legislature, including some that had been vetoed in prior sessions by Governor Brown. Here’s the list of notable new laws, which…
Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill No. 1805, which broadens the scope of injuries that qualify as “Serious” injuries under the Labor Code. As most employers are aware, any serious injury or death in connection with the workplace is immediately reportable to Cal/OSHA.…
Today, the United States Department of Labor issued its final rule increasing the minimum salary for a worker to be exempt from overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), effective January 1, 2020. This new standard sets the floor for all employees who are classified by…
Friday was the last day for California’s legislature to pass bills and present them to the Governor for signature or veto. The legislature passed a number of employment-related bills this session. A couple of these bills have already been signed into law, but most await approval or veto by Governor…
Today, the California Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in ZB N.A. v. Superior Court (Lawson), resolving a split among California Courts of Appeal on the issue of application of an arbitration agreement to a PAGA claim seeking both civil penalties AND unpaid wages (pursuant to Labor Code…
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