Most of the time, anything your employer requires you to do also should come with compensation, according to California law. We’re here to help if that doesn’t happen. But there are some nuances when it comes to requirements that are tied to a job … [Read more...]
What do companies owe workers who set up home offices? Amazon suit may tell.
A class-action suit against Amazon may show where California courts stand on reimbursement for costs workers shouldered while working from home during the pandemic. Amazon is among several companies facing lawsuits over remote employees’ added … [Read more...]
Independent Contractor or Employee? Workers’ Status Challenged
The state of California is appealing a judge’s 2021 ruling striking down a voter-approved ballot measure exempting certain app-based workers from legislation requiring them to be classified as employees. The case, Castellanos et al. v. … [Read more...]
Prevailing Wages and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: What to Know
Americans can expect to see more orange cones as construction workers begin to tackle $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investments approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden late last year. The Infrastructure Investment and … [Read more...]
New law: Workplace sexual harassment victims can’t be silenced
New landmark legislation ensures workplace victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault can have their days in court — regardless of whatever clauses may be folded into their employment contracts. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we wanted … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court to consider California employment law
A California employment law that gives workers more leverage when they’re mistreated by employers has caught the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the docket reflects a flurry of arguments filed by many interested parties — often representing … [Read more...]
No end in sight: The confusing, costly battle over gig workers continues
The California law meant to protect Uber and Lyft drivers, as well as other gig workers, remains embattled and uncertain on multiple fronts. We’re watching to see how the U.S. Solicitor General responds, but every development seems to spark more … [Read more...]
Vaccine mandates in the workplace: What employees should know
Note: This article has been updated to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 13, 2022 rulings in two vaccine mandate cases. As efforts to increase the number of Americans who are vaccinated against COVID-19 ramp up, employees can expect to see … [Read more...]
Secret no longer: California closes loophole that shielded workplace harassers
Harassment victims no longer can be muzzled by employers under new law New law frees harassment victims from employment secrecy clauses Employers in California no longer can force victims of harassment or discrimination to keep quiet about … [Read more...]
New law frees harassment victims from employment secrecy clauses
Employers in California no longer can force victims of harassment or discrimination to keep quiet about those experiences. As of Jan. 1, the “Silenced No More Act” expands state law to cover all settlement agreements regarding harassment or … [Read more...]
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