IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA 2020: New Decade, New Employment Laws!
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IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA 2020: New Decade, New Employment Laws!

Each new year brings about new changes in employment law. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into legislation a number of new laws that impact California employers.…

URGENT CA: California Law Bans Hair Discrimination
California
URGENT CA: California Law Bans Hair Discrimination

California has become the first state in the nation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. The bill expands the definition of "race"…

CA LAWlert: New California Employment Laws Will Require Significant Changes in 2019
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CA LAWlert: New California Employment Laws Will Require Significant Changes in 2019

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several bills that will have significant impact on employers’ workplace obligations. Effective January 1, 2019, the new…

California Employer LAWlert: FAILURE TO RETURN FROM A LEAVE OF ABSENCE- Don't Be Quick to Terminate
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California Employer LAWlert: FAILURE TO RETURN FROM A LEAVE OF ABSENCE- Don't Be Quick to Terminate

Although the following case involves a California employer and California’s version of the ADA, this Alert is relevant to companies nationwide who are subject to…

FEHA/ADA: What Employers Need to Know
Employment Law & HR Topics
FEHA/ADA: What Employers Need to Know

Two Common Scenarios: An employee gets injured and is on leave.  You have taken all necessary precautions with respect to making sure all proper notifications…