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Unexpected Difficulties with California Unemployment Insurance Bills
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
What You Need to Know About California’s New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
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
California’s PAGA Reform
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
An Update on California’s Health Care Minimum Wage
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
What to Know About the Block of FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed quite yet, and the non-compete ban is still expected to
Last-Minute Order Stops Overtime Rule for Texas State Workers
Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited. The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an employer; therefore, Texas private employers and other employers across the
9 Potential Changes for California Employers if PAGA Reform Becomes Law
A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed. If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of employees who can bring claims, gives employers a better chance
Texas Data Privacy Law: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know
Soon, Texas will be the newest state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect on July 1 and will require many compliance steps. 1. How will This Apply to Businesses,
Mid-Year Reminder: 2024 Laws Passed
At the start of the Mid-Year, we would like to remind you about the recent legislative changes that came into effect in 2024. As your trusted partners, we provide a brief overview below. RETALIATION: PROTECTIONS AND PENALTIES EXPANDED SB 497:
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