The City of Los Angeles' Fair Work Week Ordinance, which is set to take effect on April 1, 2023. The ordinance is designed to improve scheduling predictability and stability for workers in the retail, hospitality, and fast-food industries, as well...
With AB 2188, for the first time there will be employment discrimination protections regarding the lawful use of cannabis outside of the workplace. However, this law is not in effect until January 1, 2024, so employers in California have a...
Assembly Bill 257 is aimed at the “fast food” industry – specifically restaurants that are part of a chain of 100 or more establishments. However, the bill’s broad definition may include many other types of business beyond what most people...
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills into law which affect many businesses and business owners in the state. Listed below is a summary of the new employment laws that are set to take effect in 2022. 1. AB...
Los Angeles has recently passed a law that will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for patrons who wish to enter indoor portions of establishments. Following the lead of San Francisco and New York City, the Los...
September 22, 2021 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 701. These new provisions require all companies using warehouse labor to disclose productivity quotas to employees and government agencies and ban use of algorithms that prevent employees from taking rests and...
Officials announced this past Monday that all L.A. County beaches, piers, beach bike paths, and beach access points will be closed and patrolled by the sheriff’s department from 12AM Friday, July 3 at through 5AM Monday, July 6. In addition to beaches...
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order declaring the use of face masks when people are in public settings, including outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible. This order is a response to the spike in...
AB 1066: Agriculture employers subject to Wage Order 14 have new overtime requirements. For employers with more than 25 employees, overtime must be paid after 9 hours of a workday or 50 hours in a workweek (down from 9½ and 55 hours in...