Groundhog Day at the Capitol
The reintroduction of several bills from last year sure makes it feel like “Groundhog Day” at the State Capitol. Even though we still have two weeks to go before the deadline for introducing new
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SB 1300 Expands FEHA Litigation
Last fall, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed SB 1300 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara), a comprehensive bill that makes several changes in the law for litigating sexual harassment claims. SB 1300 prohibits employers from requiring employees
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When is Enough Enough??
We often hear from our members that the California Legislature churns out too many new laws each year and the 2019 Legislative Session is likely to be more of the same. California businesses struggle
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On-Demand Jobs Provide Relief to Government Workers – Capitol Insider
Business Insider reported that federal employees are seeking alternative work opportunities, including driving for Uber because of the federal government shutdown . The partial shutdown is the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, forcing
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Capitol Insider – Here We Go Again
Deja vu? Actually, yes. With Governor Brown’s departure and Gavin Newsom’s inauguration on January 7th, we expect numerous instances of bills being introduced for the 2019 Legislative Session that were previously vetoed by Governor
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Agency Proceeds with Regulatory Amendments, Despite Employer Concerns
Despite concerns raised by a California Chamber of Commerce-led coalition that proposed regulations regarding harassment and discrimination prevention and training will cause legal inconsistencies, the Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) is moving forward.
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CalChamber-Led Coalition Continues to Seek Changes to Confusing Regulations
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to seek technical changes to state regulations proposed to implement the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and the statewide ban-the-box law, which both went into effect on January
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Sincerely, the Legislature
All I can say is, what a year! It was filled with twists and turns that no one was really expecting. In the ever riveting world of labor and employment law, it sure was
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CalChamber-Led Coalition: Overly Broad, Confusing Regulations Will Make It Difficult for Employers to Comply
The California Chamber of Commerce is leading a coalition seeking technical changes to state regulations proposed to implement two laws that went into effect on January 1— the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and
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Two Employment-Related Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk; CalChamber Urges Vetoes
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed employment-related bills that deal with harassment and discrimination claims, and create other legal predicaments for California companies have passed the Legislature and are headed to the Governor’s desk. CalChamber
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Job Killer Update: Employment-Related Bill Amended and Removed from List
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill dealing with harassment and discrimination claims has been removed from the job killer list. SB 1300 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara) was amended on August 20 to remove the provisions
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CalChamber Urges Agency to Withdraw Proposed Regulatory Amendments
In a comment letter last week, the California Chamber of Commerce and other employer groups urged the Fair Employment and Housing Council to withdraw proposed regulatory amendments regarding harassment and discrimination prevention and training
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Job Killer Update: Pay Data Disclosure Bill Amended to Remove Job Killer Status
As a result of recent amendments, a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill dealing with pay data disclosure has been removed from the job killer list. SB 1284 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara) was amended on August
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Let the Games Begin
The buzz around the Capitol is slowly growing as the Legislature’s summer recess comes to a close. Staffers have retired their jeans and flip flops and the Capitol cafeteria is open for business. CalChamber’s
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Governor Signs CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Protecting Victims/ Employers from Serial Harassers
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday signed a California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that protects sexual harassment victims and employers from being sued for defamation. AB 2770 (Irwin; D-Thousand Oaks) codifies case law
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CalChamber-Sponsored Bill to Protect Harassment Victims Goes to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that protects sexual harassment victims and employers from being sued for defamation has been sent to the Governor. The bill passed the Legislature with unanimous bipartisan
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CalChamber-Opposed Bill Imposes Additional, Conflicting Mandate on Employers
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill creating another pathway of costly litigation against employers will be considered by the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee today. AB 3081 (Gonzalez Fletcher; D-San Diego) passed the
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Job Killer Update: Two Employment-Related Bills in Committee Today
The Assembly Judiciary Committee today will consider two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killers, one dealing with disclosing pay data and the other about the legal standard for filing certain harassment/discrimination claims. The committee
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Look Out!!… It’s a Lobbyist Apocalypse
I am new to the lobbying world. It has been an exciting and eye opening transition from practicing law. One of the most unique experiences was “Floor Week”. This was the week after Memorial
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CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Protecting Victims/ Employers from Serial Harassers Passes Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that will enable businesses to avoid hiring repeat sexual harassment offenders, ending the cycle of harassment in industries across California, unanimously passed the Assembly yesterday. AB
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