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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Three Job Killers in Committees Today
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee today will consider three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills. AB 1761 (Muratsuchi; D-Torrance) denies hotel guests due process, by requiring hotels to
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Legislative Preview: Votes to be Cast Today on CalChamber-Sponsored Bill, CalChamber-Opposed Measures
Legislative committee hearings today will give lawmakers a chance to cast votes to protect sexual harassment victims and employers from being sued for defamation, as well as block trial lawyer-sponsored attempts to create more
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Assembly Judiciary Passes Two CalChamber-Opposed Employment Bills
California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates yesterday highlighted for the Assembly Judiciary Committee problems with two employment-related bills. Even so, the committee approved, 7-3, a bill banning arbitration agreements and another which would expand
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Capitol Insider: Let’s Talk About Sex
https://capitolinsider.calchamber.com/2018/04/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment-prevention/
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Assembly Policy Committee to Hear CalChamber-Supported Flexible Scheduling Bills
Two California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that will provide much-needed scheduling flexibility for employers and employees will be considered in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. AB 2482 (Voepel; R-Santee) allows for an employee-selected flexible
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Senate Labor Committee to Hear Two Job Killer Bills Today
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills will be heard in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee today; one deals with releasing company pay data and the other with unlawful employment practices.
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High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty
Labor Law Standards Subject to Interpretation California employers are once again left with uncertainty regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual following a California Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.
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