Monthly Archives: February 2019
New California Law Prohibits Employers From Requiring Employees to Sign Release of Claims and Non-Disparagement in Exchange for Bonus, Raise, or to Get/Keep Job
Last year, California legislators substantially rewrote the state’s laws governing sexual harassment in the workplace. Part of the nationwide response to the #MeToo movement, California Senate Bill 1300 amended the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to expand protections from workers who have been subject to illegal harassment. Among these changes are new… Read More »
California Court Issues Important Ruling on “Reporting Time Pay” Rule
In employment, many employees may find themselves subject to “on-call” scheduling. If you are not familiar with the practice, here is how it works. Rather than establishing an employee’s schedule in advance, the employer assigns “on-call shifts.” For each day there is a scheduled on-call shift, the employee needs to either call into work,… Read More »
When Should I Be Paid My Final Paycheck in California?
We’ve all heard the saying: out of sight, out of mind. So, what happens if you’ve left your California job and have not received your final paycheck? What are the laws regarding how soon it needs to be paid, what needs to be included, and what are your rights when it comes to collecting?… Read More »
California Approves Law Requiring More Women on Public Company Boards
Historically, corporate boardrooms have been dominated by male directors. In response to this, some countries, such as Germany, have imposed legal quotas requiring a certain percentage of female directors on corporate boards. Recently, California became the first U.S. state to take a step in that direction. On September 30, 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown signed… Read More »
