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2018 California Employment Law Updates
2018 New Employment Laws. Numerous laws impacting employee rights in California go into effect this year. Be sure you are aware of the changes. Salary History In a move to bring greater equality in compensation between the sexes, a new law prohibits employers from considering an applicant’s salary history when determining employee wages. Minimum Wage Each…
Read MoreUpdate on California Employment Laws Recently Enacted
A number of changes to California Employment Law have taken effect or were recently amended. The laws are summarized below. If you are experiencing difficulties at work regarding these situations, or would like to speak with an attorney regarding your employment rights, please give us a call. Changes to the new law regarding Paid Sick…
Read MoreMULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SETTLEMENT LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA | GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING DIRECTOR PHYLLIS W. CHENG 2218 Kausen Drive | Suite 100 | Elk Grove | CA 95758-7115 (916) 478-7251 | TTY (800) 700-2320 | Fax (916) 478-7329 www.dfeh.ca.gov May 20, 2014 Contact: Fahizah Alim For Immediate Release (916) 743-2374 fahizah.alim@dfeh.ca.gov MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR…
Read MorePresident Obama seeks to change federal overtime law
President Obama intends to direct the Department of Labor to significantly change the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations that relate to overtime exemptions so that a larger number of employees will qualify for overtime pay. While the details of the intended revisions have not yet been announced, it is reported that Obama will be…
Read MoreSenate Bans Discrimination Against Gay and Transgender Workers
The Senate passed a historic piece of gay rights legislation that would ban workplace discrimination against gay and transgender employees. A 64-32 vote, the passage of this legislation marks another milestone victory for the gay rights movement in America. The 64 to 32 vote to approve the Employment Non-Discrimination Act marked the first time federal…
Read MoreDomestic Workers Bill of Rights, Minimum Wage Increase, and More, in Store for California Employees Beginning January 2014
In October 2013, Governor Brown signed several significant bills that increase and protect the earnings of low-wage and immigrant workers. After years of stagnation and prior unsuccessful attempts, the state minimum wage will finally see an increase after the approval of AB 10 (Asm. Alejo). The new law raises the $8 an hour minimum wage…
Read MoreTwo Pro-Employee Laws Signed by Governor Brown in September 2013
1) Increase in the State Minimum Wage Governor Brown signed AB 10. This bill raises the minimum wage in two $1.00 increments, from the current $8 per hour rate to $9 per hour effective July 1, 2014. Then to $10 per hour effective January 1, 2016. 2) Paid Family Leave Coverage Expanded SB 770 was…
Read MoreWet Seal agrees to pay 7.5 million to settle gender discrimination class action lawsuit
Wet Seal, a California based retailer, has settled a national class action suit that was filed in federal district court. The employment discrimination case was based on the company’s alleged Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 violation. The act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on sex, race, national origin, color…
Read MoreThe United States Supreme Court Rules on the Gay Marriage Cases – Windsor & Hollingsworth
CBS NEWS: The gay rights movement saw a significant victory at the Supreme Court today, even as the court dodged the fundamental issue of whether marriage is a constitutionally-protected right for all couples, gay or straight. In a 5-4 ruling today in United States v. Windsor, the court struck down a provision of the 17-year-old Defense…
Read MoreGordon Ramsey’s Own Nightmare-A Class Action Lawsuit Against Fat Cow in LA
Jennifer Becerra, Montinique Dever, Andrea Bourke and Lauren Benge have filed a lawsuit on behalf of themselves and all other hourly, non-exempt current and former employees (“Class Members”), alleging that while working for the famed chef, he and his restaurant: “(1) required Class Members to work through their meal and rest periods without paying compensation…
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