Emeryville Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
The Emeryville City Council recently passed the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which seeks to prevent homelessness and displacement of Emeryville tenants impacted by the…
Emeryville Extends Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
As previously covered, Emeryville tenants impacted by COVID-19 are protected by a Coronavirus/COVID-19 eviction moratorium. While the eviction moratorium is in effect, Emeryville landlords cannot…
Kim v. Reins International, Inc.: California Supreme Court Protects Employees by Curbing PAGA-Killing Side Deals
In March 2020, the California Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated opinion in Kim v. Reins International California, Inc., holding that California employees do not…
Berkeley Rent Board Passes Rent Reduction Regulation
On Friday, April 3, 2020, the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board passed an emergency resolution permitting landlords and tenants to negotiate a temporary rent reduction during…
East Palo Alto Tenants Protected by Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
East Palo Alto tenants are protected from evictions related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 income disruptions. During the Coronavirus/COVID-19 state of emergency, East Palo Alto landlords shall not endeavor…
Albany Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction & Rent Increase Moratorium
Albany tenants are protected from evictions related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 income disruptions. Until at least May 31, 2020, Albany landlords shall evict an Albany tenant for non-payment…
California Ban the Box Exceptions
California’s Ban the Box law protects people with conviction histories attempting to gain employment. Now, employers may not consider or ask about an applicant’s conviction history…
California Employee Pay Stub & Wage Statement Laws 2020
Under California law, every employer must furnish an accurate itemized wage statement when paying wages. California Labor Code § 226(a). Employers must adhere to several…
California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Ban Now Protecting California Tenants
Yesterday, the Judicial Council of California amended the California Rules of Court to bar evictions during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic statewide. These rules were necessary given…
Richmond Rent Board: Strategies & Tactics Every Richmond Tenant Must Know
The Richmond Rent Board administers the Richmond Rent Ordinance, sets Richmond Rent Control’s annual allowable rental adjustment, and acts as a venue to resolve disputes…