California’s CROWN Act Protects Employee & Applicant Natural Hair
On July 3, 2019, California became the first state in the United States to ban employers from discriminating against employees and applicants based on their…
California Labor Code § 2802: Employee Reimbursement for Business Expenses in 2021
California law operates to ensure employers provide employees with the equipment and resources necessary to work and protect employees by preventing employers from passing operating…
California Legislature Addresses Amenities and Services Lost or Reduced Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
With Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns forcing the continued shutter of shared spaces throughout the state, many California tenants in apartment and condominium complexes have lost the…
California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium Extended Until June 30, 2021
On January 28, 2021, the California Legislature extended the California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium, which protects California tenants statewide from eviction based on nonpayment of…
West Hollywood Protects Commercial and Residential Tenants Until March 31, 2021
Please note that the State of California recently extended the California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium, which supersedes much of the information contained in this article….
San Francisco Tenants Have Right to Choose Internet Provider Under Article 52
Everyone should have the right to affordable and high-quality internet of their choice. However, not every tenant does. Many American tenants, including in San Francisco, often lack…
DFEH Releases California Ban the Box Employment Law FAQ
In September 2020, the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing (“DFEH”) published a Fair Chance Act: Criminal History and Employment FAQ. The FAQ offers…
California Family Rights Act Employee Protections Dramatically Expand in 2021
We all have families. With the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continuing, many California employees must provide emergency care for family members, often at the expense of working. Strong…
Can My Employer Require A COVID-19 Test & Other Coronavirus Employment Questions Answered
As the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic persists, California employees have several options for exercising their complex web of employee rights. Given these unprecedent times, not every right is clear. …
IHSS Compensation Not Considered When Calculating California Section 8 Tenant’s Housing Assistance Payment
California public housing authorities may not consider in-home supportive services care compensation when calculating a public housing tenant’s housing subsidy. In Reilly v. Marin Housing…