"Sexual Desire" Not Required to Prove Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment cases are typically brought by female employees alleging misconduct by male supervisors or co-workers. But the claims...
NEW LAW MANDATES FOOD DELIVERY WORKERS ARE ENTITLED TO 100% OF TIPS
Beginning January 1, 2022, AB 286 makes it unlawful for a food delivery platform (E.g., Doordash, Postmates, etc.) to retain any portion...
NEW LAW REQUIRES WAREHOUSE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF QUOTAS
California bill AB 701 relates to Warehouse Distribution Employees (e.g., Amazon workers). The law, which goes into effect on January 1,...
State Senate Passes Bill Expanding California Family Rights Act
Beginning January 1, 2022, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) will include parents-in-law to family members with serious health...
Los Angeles City Council Approves Sweeping Vaccine Ordinance for Indoor Establishments
Following New York City and San Francisco, Los Angeles is the latest city to require proof of vaccination for individuals entering indoor...
My employer challenged my unemployment benefits. What do I do?
The unemployment office (EDD) will send you a notice stating your employer has challenged unemployment benefits and will inquire if you...
How do I calculate overtime pay?
In California, the general overtime provisions are that a nonexempt employee 18 years of age or older, or any minor employee 16 or 17...
Can an employee waive his or her right to overtime compensation?
No, California law requires that an employee be paid all overtime compensation notwithstanding any agreement to work for a lesser wage....
COVID-19 & Workers' Compensation Claims
Workplace injuries now includes COVID-19 illness under California's no-fault Workers' Compensation system. If an employee 1) tested...
New Minimum Wage for 2021
Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, for employers with 26 employees or more, the minimum wage will increase from $13 per hour to $14 per hour. An...