In the California case Paleny v. Fireplace Products, it was concluded that workers could not claim mistreatment following egg retrieval and freezing as pregnancy discrimination. However, despite this, employers still need to be careful because employee rights and protections have been expanded in the state. Court Case: Paleny v. Fireplace Products From May 2018 to […]
Although an order to block the FTC’s non-compete ban was issued, it was rejected in Pennsylvania federal court. It was blocked because they ruled that the employer’s argument was an improper exercise of the agency’s authority, which conflicts with a ruling issued by a Texas federal court earlier this month. This creates more confusion for […]
California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. Governor Newsom just signed AB 2299, which will require the California Labor Commissioner to create a model template and concrete path to compliance. Existing California Law The existing law requires employers to post certain workplace notices; however, […]
Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new lactation law. Employees who Nurse Have More Rights Now The State of New York amended its Labor Law to require employers to provide nursing employees […]
The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment discrimination in automated decision-making systems. Proposed AI Regulations To protect against discriminatory acts during the employment process, the CRD has proposed clarifying that if an […]
Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be On the Ballot? Statewide minimum wage of $18 Proposition 47 Reform: increased criminal penalties for drug abuse, retail theft, and other related crimes Lower tax […]
With recent unexpected difficulties, two bills that would’ve altered California’s unemployment insurance (UI) aren’t advancing this year. California’s UI Background The UI program was created as part of the Social Security Act of 1935. It’s a unique federal-state program that provides weekly benefits up to 26 weeks to unemployed (or underemployed) workers actively seeking work. […]
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently voted to adopt a new heat illness standard for indoor work areas, which is expected to take effect on August 1, 2024. With the standard coming into effect soon, here are a few things employers need to know. Requirements when Temperatures Rise to 82 Degrees When […]
The PAGA ballot was recently held on June 27, 2024, and the reform was signed into effect on July 1, 2024. The PAGA Reform Elements The overhaul of PAGA included legislation SB 92 and AB 2288. These two bills will limit the types of employees who can bring claims, allow employers to cure mistakes, reduce […]
SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees. With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most facilities and as high as $23 or $25 in other health centers. Although this law was set to start June 1, 2024, California’s governor, Gavin […]
