In an effort to address the millions of people put out of work in California’s beleaguered hospitality industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93 (“SB 93”),...
Category: Thought Leadership
May 2, 2022
California’s Rehiring and Retention Law: The Impact on Employers and Employees Alike
April 18, 2022
California Legislature Considers New Law Mandating Reduced Workweek for Employees of Large Employers
On February 22, 2022, two members of the California Assembly introduced Assembly Bill 2932 (AB 2932) which, if passed, would require employers with 500 or more employees to reduce workweeks from 40 hours to 32 hours for...
April 5, 2022
California’s End to the “Death Discount” in Personal Injury Litigation
In late 2021, California became the 46th state to do away with the so called “death discount.” The “death discount” is a term used by plaintiffs and their attorneys which refers to the supposed...
February 10, 2022
Facing Omicron Surge and Workers’ Petitions, Governor Extends COVID-19 Sick Leave
In response to the Omicron variant surge and petitions of concerned front-line workers, California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed Senate Bill 114 (Labor Code section 248.6) into law, which reinstates the COVID-19...
February 2, 2022
California Supreme Court Ruling Makes it Easier for Employees to Prove Retaliation Claims
On January 27, 2022, the California Supreme Court held that an employee who sues their employer for retaliation under the California Labor Code Section 1102.5 whistleblowing statute may prove their claim using the burden of...