The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2023. In addition to changes among various state labor and employment laws, the minimum wage has increased. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effe...
The case delved squarely into the unsettled intersection of labor law and government agencies. Some provisions of California labor code are ambiguous on whether they apply to the public sector, while others clearly include public employees. For example, a new s...
California Labor Law on Four Ten-Hour Days Learn More → California state laws help ensure that employees receive fair treatment relating to hours worked and days off. Most employers cannot ask employees to work a sixth day in a week without paying overtime. If an employee has to work seven...
Cal/OSHA Labor Code 6401.9 also defines workplace violence as an incident that involves a threat or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon and includes the use of a common object as a weapon. Even if an employee is not injured in this case, this is a reportable incident. Workplace ...
Updated February 16, 2023 Reading Time 13 Minutes Options Download PDF of Article California labor laws require most employers to follow certain rules—like paying overtime, tracking hours, or providing rest breaks. Some types of jobs, however, are exempt from these requirements. An exe...
In 2023, the California Legislature passed 1,046 bills. Newsom signed 890 of those bills into law. Here is a look at some of the new laws Californians face.
Above all, keep in mind, your final paycheck has special status under the law. If your employer has not given you your last paycheck on time, consider filing alabor board complaint. Also, consider talking things over with alawyeras there could be more penalties that apply to your situation...
See endnote 2 above. Juan Carlos Guerrero,New California laws taking effect in 2024 impact speed cameras, hotel reservations and more, ABC7 (December 8, 2023). Labor Code 1182.12LC — Minimum wage; scheduled increases; adjusted minimum wage; temporary suspension of increases. ...
labor unions are prohibited from interfering with employees' rights to union representation and are required to engage in collective bargaining. In addition to HR policies based on labor laws such as the NLRA, HR provides training to supervisors on protected activities, employee discipline, grievances...
, leveling entire neighborhoods, forcing evacuations for tens of thousands of people, and posing incredible hardship on businesses and their employees. Below are a few common scenarios employers should know about paying their California employees and maintaining compliance with wage and hour laws:...