In true California fashion, the legislature had a busy session that resulted in a number of new employment-related statutes and amendments being passed just in time for the holidays and
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Federal Court in Minnesota finds choice of law provision unenforceable based on California Labor Code section 925
California Labor Code section 925 remains a potent weapon for departing employees who live and work in California who wish to avoid covenants not to compete. Often, employers will place…
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Statewide COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Returns to California
On March 19, 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 95 into law, once again requiring employers to provide California employees with paid sick leave in connection with COVID-19. Under SB…
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California Expands Successor Liability for Judgments Against Employers
Recently enacted AB 3075 effective January 1, 2021 provides that a successor entity to a debtor employer with a wage/hour liability is liable for any wages, damages, or penalties owed…
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California Pulls ‘Emergency Brake’ on Economic Reopening
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Nov. 16 aggressive new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in light of sharp increases in new cases statewide. Effective Nov. 17, 2020,…
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High Court Articulates Test for Applicability of California Wage Statement Requirements to Interstate Workers
California employers have frequently been faced with confusing standards for the application of California’s stringent wage statement requirements for employees that routinely travel between states as a function of their…
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