According to California Elections Code section 14001, employers must post a notice to employees advising them of provisions for taking paid leave for the purpose of voting in statewide elections. These notices must be posted ten days before a statewide election. Additionally, the employee notice must be posted either in the workplace or where employees […]
With the most recent Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, impacting the western coast of Florida, many people have lost everything. Hurricanes can leave a devastating trail of destruction, impacting not only homes and communities but also your insurance rates. It’s common to see a rise in premiums after such events, leaving many wondering why and how […]
A new minimum wage increase for California healthcare workers will finally take effect on October 16. This will raise the minimum wage to $21 and even $23 in some larger healthcare facilities. Gradually, increases will be made until healthcare employers comply with a $25 per hour minimum that will be adjusted for inflation each year. […]
In Pittsburgh, a new anti-discrimination ordinance will likely be signed and prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on the individual’s status as a certified medical cannabis cardholder. The Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Pittsburgh’s City Council passed an ordinance to protect medical cannabis patients from discrimination in the workplace. Mayor Ed Gainey is expected […]
A new bill was just signed in California that will ban captive audience meetings. These are mandatory meetings led by the employer to discuss religious and political matters. If an employer requires such a meeting, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act—or SB 399—will subject that employer to a civil penalty starting January 1, […]
