Proposed rule changes seek to protect employee privacy rights in California as companies increasingly rely on technology to make business decisions. The California Consumer Privacy Act, per its name, generally allows consumers to have some control over how businesses use the personal data they collect. But a portion of proposed revisions includes limits on employers’ use of Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT). The revisions include letting employees know when ADMT has informed a pay … [Read more...]
California Fair Chance Act: Big-Name Employers Pay Job Applicants Over Alleged Violations
Amazon, IKEA pay applicants over allegations of unfairly denying jobs Amazon, IKEA and the Los Angeles Dodgers were among big-name employers who recently settled alleged violations of the California Fair Chance Act. The so-called ”Ban the Box” law, which took effect in 2018, prevents companies from asking job applicants about their criminal histories before making job offers, and from rescinding preliminary offers to such applicants without deeper consideration. It was intended to prevent … [Read more...]
California Equal Pay Act and Wage Theft: Disney Settlements Total $276M
A pair of employment settlements by one of the most iconic employers in California, touching on pay equity protections such as the California Equal Pay Act and on wage theft, demonstrates the difference workers can make when they stand up for their rights. Disney recently agreed to a $43 million settlement related to gender pay disparities, as well as a $233 million wage theft settlement. Both settlements stem from lawsuits originally filed in 2019. The details of the cases can be … [Read more...]
New California Employment Laws for 2025: What Workers Should Watch For
The new California employment laws taking effect in 2025 bring a series of new or clearer protections for California workers, from safeguards against intimidation and discrimination to more generous paid leave; we’re here to help you know what to watch for. Knowing your rights is the first step to guarding them. Here’s a rundown of some of the more noteworthy changes to California employment law that take effect in 2025: Pay: Minimum wage increases by 50 cents in January (to … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Fraud: Whistleblowers Could Protect the Most Vulnerable Patients and Taxpayers
Alarming patterns keep cropping up in the Medicare Advantage program, and whistleblowers who spot Medicare Advantage fraud could be key to protecting both patients and taxpayers. More than half of the roughly 100 million Medicare beneficiaries choose this program, which is supposed to offer patients a health plan comparable to traditional Medicare administered by private insurance companies at less cost to the government. The problem: As more and more beneficiaries have elected Medicare … [Read more...]
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