In a landmark decision this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a 1964 civil rights law clearly protects gay and transgender workers. The ruling makes it illegal for employers nationwide to fire workers for being gay, bisexual or … [Read more...]
California moves to tweak new gig economy law to accommodate freelancers, others
California’s new gig worker law tried to help people — particularly Uber and Lyft drivers — who received few protections and no benefits because they were classified as independent contractors instead of employees. Now, state legislators are … [Read more...]
It’s up to you: More privacy protections likely to reach November ballot
We’ve written a fair bit here about your privacy protections in California; a new item intended for the November ballot could advance those cutting-edge protections even further. Californians for Consumer Privacy — the same group that backed the … [Read more...]
As businesses reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic, will employees pay the price?
The coronavirus pandemic has created a quagmire of tough decisions for today’s workers, and the landscape is about to shift again. Now, as states tentatively reopen their economies — California’s phased plan began May 8 (some localities were … [Read more...]
Coronavirus and your rights: Balancing protection and privacy
As the novel coronavirus pushes governments and businesses to extraordinary protection measures, seemingly overnight, a new victim may be emerging: privacy. Such a concern may seem superfluous amid a pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of … [Read more...]
Wronged workers recover record $88M thanks to California law
Law-breaking employers paid more than $88 million in penalties last year under a progressive California law that guards workplace rights, a new report finds. That’s up dramatically from $30.3 million in 2018. The Private Attorneys General Act lets … [Read more...]
Coronavirus and your job: 8 FAQs about your rights at work
Coronavirus has dramatically interrupted U.S. life, bringing normal routines for many almost to a standstill. The number of confirmed domestic cases of coronavirus COVID-19 has soared in recent days, with California facing the third-most cases … [Read more...]
New decade, new worries: Cyber security concerns rise
Cyber threats have business risk management experts more nervous than ever before a pair of new surveys finds. For employees, this indicates the need that increasing numbers of employers take seriously their responsibility guarding personal … [Read more...]
AB5 in Action: Criticism and Conflict During the First Month
While it remains uncertain how Assembly Bill 5 will influence employer-employee relationships long-term, we now have insight to the immediate impact on the California workforce. Since going into effect on January 1, the law has been the subject of … [Read more...]
Healthcare Data Breaches Continue to Rise – What’s at Risk for You?
While HIPAA Journal has reported an ascending trend over nearly the past decade in healthcare data breaches, 2019 has seen the industry reporting record numbers. A historic number of records have been exposed daily, trending at a rate of one … [Read more...]
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