Monthly Archives: January 2024
California Lawmakers Pass Caste Discrimination Bill, But it is Not Yet Law
On August 24, 2023, the California State Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favor of Senate Bill (SB) 403—legislation that will bar caste discrimination in the workplace in the state. As the bill already passed the state senate earlier this year, and Governor Newsom vetoed the Bill in October, it is not clear as of this… Read More »
An Overview of AB 1228 (Regulations for Fast Food Employers in California)
On September 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228) into law. It is a controversial—and previously delayed—law that will have major implications for the fast food industry in our state. Here, our Coachella Valley and Riverside County employment lawyers highlight key things that fast food employers need to know… Read More »
An Overview of Best Practices for California Employers Who Receive a Reasonable Accommodation Request from an Employee
Federal law and California law provide certain workplace protections to employees with disabilities. It is imperative that employers comply fully with their legal obligations. Among other things, employers must handle reasonable accommodation requests in a proper, professional and lawful manner. Here, our California workplace solutions attorney provides a basic overview of the best practices… Read More »
What Employers Need to Know About California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law (SB 616)
On October 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 616 (SB 616) into law. The statute expands paid sick level protections for workers. It is crucial that all employers in California understand what responsibilities they have—and evaluate whether their obligations are changing—as of SB 616’s effective date, January 1, 2024. In this… Read More »