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...
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New Employee Protections for California Employees in 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
California Provides Employees With COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave For 2021
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...
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...
Aaron Colby Published on Forbes.com about Employee Voting Rights
On October 10, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Exercising The Right To Time Off To Vote" about laws giving employees time off work to vote. Click the image to read the article.
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...