California Employment News: Drug and Alcohol Policy Enforcement for In-Office and Remote Workers
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by Beth V. West and Ryan Abernethy
3d ago
Recent legal developments have impacted drug and alcohol policy enforcement in the workplace. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Labor & Employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Ryan Abernathy provide an overview of the latest legal updates, best practices for implementing these policies, and how they apply to remote workers. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel ..read more
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Lawsuit Filed by CA Chamber of Commerce: Challenging Senate Bill 399
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by Beth V. West
1M ago
This is a follow-up to our recent blog post regarding Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) and its prohibition on an employer’s right to take adverse action against an employee who refuses to attend meetings related to “political matters” or “religious matters.” (See post here).  As we indicated in the blog, it was anticipated that SB ..read more
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You Can’t Make Me Go to that Meeting! CA Law Prohibits Adverse Action Against Employees Who Refuse to Go to Certain Meetings
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by Beth V. West
1M ago
If you followed California’s 2024 Legislative term, you know that Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) was passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2024.  For the most part, SB 399 has been described as a new “captive audience” law that prevents most, but not all, employers from taking any adverse action ..read more
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Key Takeaways:  SHRM Legal and Compliance 2025 – Workplace Safety and CalOSHA Requirements
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by Shauna N. Correia
2M ago
In a recent presentation titled Legal & Compliance 2025: Workplace Safety and CalOSHA Requirements, Weintraub shareholder Shauna Correia provided essential updates on California workplace safety laws. The session highlighted new regulations on indoor heat exposure, workplace violence prevention plans, COVID-19 measures, and other safety initiatives to protect employees and ensure compliance. Indoor Heat Exposure Regulations:  ..read more
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California Employment News: AB 2499 – Expanded Rights & Protections for Victims of Violence in the Workplace
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by Meagan D. Bainbridge and Shauna N. Correia
2M ago
California expands employee rights for victims of violence: new leave policies and protections under AB 2499 take effect Jan 1. Weintraub attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss what employers need to know to update their policies in the latest installment of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more
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CA Labor Commissioner Issues New Whistleblower Notice
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by Beth V. West
2M ago
Under California law, employers are prohibited from making, adopting, or enforcing policies that prevent an employee from disclosing violations of a state or federal statute, or a violation or noncompliance with a local, state, or federal regulation to, among others, a government or law enforcement agency.  The law also prohibits employers from retaliating against an ..read more
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California Employment News – Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025
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by Shauna N. Correia and Meagan D. Bainbridge
2M ago
New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of California Employment News. Listen to this podcast episode here or watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel ..read more
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California Employment News: California’s New Healthcare Minimum Wage
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by Nikki Mahmoudi and Jacqueline Simonovich
3M ago
Big changes for CA healthcare workers! New minimum wage rates are in effect, with increases rolling out as of October 16, 2024. Weintraub attorneys  Nikki Mahmoudi and Jacqueline Simonovich make sure you’re up to date with the change on the latest episode of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen ..read more
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Legal Updates and Trends in California Employment Law: Main Takeaways
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by Lukas Clary
3M ago
In a recent presentation at the Central Valley Business Expo, Weintraub shareholder Lukas Clary highlighted key changes in California employment law that employers need to be aware of. The discussion covered critical legal updates, including new workplace violence prevention and indoor heat exposure requirements, as well as expanded definitions of harassment and retaliation and newly enacted legislation impacting ..read more
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California Employment News: Minimum Wage Increases for 2025
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by Tomiwa Aina and Nikki Mahmoudi
3M ago
Another year is drawing closer, and with it comes another minimum wage increase for California. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina review the expected minimum wage increases for 2025 in this episode of California Employment News. Listen to this podcast episode or watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel ..read more
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