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
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...
California Stops Employers From Seeking To Silence Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
California's SB 331 - known as the "Silence No More Act" - voids any agreement entered on or after January 1, 2022, that restricts a current or former employee from disclosing factual information about any type of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. This new...
Ad Age Interviews Aaron Colby On Return to Work Legalities
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...
Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccines: California Issues Guidance
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...
Illegal Interview Inquiries
California state and local legislation sets rules for the employment application and interview process. Even questions that seem harmless may be against the law. Compensation History California employers cannot ask job applicants for their prior salary history...
Aaron Colby Featured in Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast about Legal Hot Spots
On March 19, 2020, the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast produced an episode about employee legal hot spots. The episode, titled "Aaron Colby on The Top 20 Employee Legal Hot Spots" featured Aaron Colby as a subject matter expert on California employment laws. Click the...