California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of strengthened legal protections for California employees heading into 2025. Discrimination Based On Multiple Protected Classes (SB 1137) The new law means that an...
California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws effective 2024 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Arbitration Appeal Delays (SB 365) The new law will allow a worker or...
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...
Originally published on Colby Law Firm, November 17th 2021. Aaron Colby is a Los Angeles employment lawyer, who represents California employees in legal disputes with their current or former employers. On October 25, 2021, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity...
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...
On May 6, 2021, Ad Age published an article about agencies returning to in-person office work. The article, titled "How - And When - Agencies Are Coming Back Into The Office" interviewed Aaron Colby as an expert on the legalities surrounding companies requiring...
On March 19, 2021, California provided employees in the Golden State with additional COVID-19 paid sick leave for 2021. Here are the details. The New Law. COVID-19 paid sick leave for 2021 is in California Labor Code §§ 248.2 and 248.3 Amount Of Leave. All...
On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment And Housing ("DFEH") updated their FAQ guidance on employment and COVID-19. The FAQ touches on a number of issues, and specifically addresses mandatory vaccines at work. The FAQ expands on the federal...
On February 26, 2021, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "California Restaurant Workers Get A Needed Boost" about new laws in 2021 protecting employees in California. Click to read the article.
Workers are facing a new workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it be working away from the job site or at work following safety protocols, no one is unaffected. The California Labor Code still protects workers in this new environment. Defining...
On December 8, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Get Vaccinated Or Go Home: Not So Simple For Restaurant Workers" about whether employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to work. Click the image to read the...
On August 26, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Checklist For Remote Work" about legal compliance when shifting from in-office to remote work. Click the image to read the article.
On August 17, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Safety Trumps When Dealing With Customers Who Refuse To Wear Masks" about employee confrontations with customers asserting a legal right to go maskless. Click the image to read the article.
On August 3, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Sending Kids Back To School Too Soon May Keep Working Parents At Home" about the impact of kids returning to school on parents. Click the image to read the article.
On July 29, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "California's Playbook For Staying Open" about COVID-19 safety guidelines for California workplaces open during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
On July 21, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Did An Employee Or Independent Contractor Just Deliver Dinner?" about the legal difference between an employee versus independent contractor impacting the gig economy. Click on the link to read the...
On July 14, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Latest Rollback Increases Pressure On Restaurants Trying to Operate" about California's opening and shutting of in-dining to slow the spread of COVID-19. Click the image to read the article.
On July 8, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Dinner With A Side Of Quarantine: Get Ready For Contact Tracing" about contact tracing of customers and employees during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
On July 6, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Tipping During The Pandemic" about the conflict between employment laws governing employee tips and restaurants operating during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
On June 30, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Waivers Alone Don't Cure COVID-19 Risk For Restaurants" about the limits of waiver agreements on employee claims. Click the image to read the article.
On May 13, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "California's County-By-County Approach to Reopening Restaurant Dining Rooms" about the attempt to reopen dining rooms during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
On May 13, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled “The Workplace And COVID-19: Workers' Compensation To The Rescue?" about California's emergency workers' compensation changes during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
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