Last week, the California Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., finding that trial courts cannot strike claims under the Private Attorneys General…
Read More ›January 11, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Its “Final Rule” Regarding the Classification of Independent Contractors versus Employees
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors versus employees, which becomes effective March 11, 2024. Although California employers…
Read More ›January 3, 2024
Important Handbook and Policy Changes for 2024 and Beyond
As California employers rightfully reflect on their accomplishments from 2023, it is time to look ahead to 2024 and make sure your company’s New Year’s Resolutions include the following: Employee…
Read More ›December 27, 2023
Think The New Consumer and Employee Privacy Laws Don’t Reach Your Business? Think Again.
Background for Employers In 2018, the California Legislature enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA,” Civil Code section 1798.100, et seq.) As originally enacted, the CCPA created privacy rights for…
Read More ›December 13, 2023
Non-Competes Continue to Get “No Love” in California
No later than Valentine’s Day 2024, California employers will be required to send “candy grams” to former and existing employees with unenforceable non-competes informing them that those provisions are void….
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