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New Protections for California Employees in 2023

New Protections for California Employees in 2023

California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws effective 2023 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Pay Transparency & Data Reporting Requirements (SB 1162) California’s existing pay...

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New Protections For California Employees in 2021

New Protections For California Employees in 2021

California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws and court decisions effective 2021 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Don't Cut Short Meal Breaks On February 25, 2021, the California Supreme...

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Wage-And-Hour Missteps

Wage-And-Hour Missteps

California companies constantly make mistakes that are illegal under wage-and-hour laws.  Even if the mistake is unintentional, the California Labor Code is "strict liability" meaning that employers are still liable.  Here are some very common missteps. Overtime for...

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