California Tenants Protected From Hazardous Lead-Based Paint Work by New Laws Taking Effect in 2023 & 2024
Whenever California landlords perform lead-based paint remediation or hazard reduction work, existing California law requires persons engaging in lead construction work to have a certificate…
California Applicants May Lower Application Screening Fees Through Reusable Tenant Screening Reports
When searching for housing, California tenants applying for new rental housing are accustomed to paying application screening fees. These fees range from $10 to $100,…
California Public Sector Hospital Employees Entitled to Rest & Meal Breaks in 2023
Everyone knows hospitals are stressful spaces, particularly for those working inside. However, public sector hospital employees were forced to contend with slightly greater stress than…
Starting in 2023, California Workers Afforded Notice of Cal/OSHA Citations for Labor Code Violations
In 2022, the California Legislature passed AB 2068 requiring California employers to post notifications when they receive citations for certain California Labor Code violations, and…
The San Francisco Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
On October 1, 2022, San Francisco voters passed Proposition G, a new Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance (“PHELO”). San Francisco workers that work in a…
WARN Act Notifications Apply to California Call Center Employees
The Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (“WARN”) Act requires employers to provide California workers with at least sixty (60) days’ notice regarding a mass termination…
The California Workers’ Rights in Emergencies Law Protects Leave During Natural Disasters
As wildfires and other natural disasters occur more frequently, California workers face an increased risk of suffering a catastrophic injury when reporting to work during…
Reproductive Health Decision-Making Protected Characteristic Under California’s FEHA
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”) protects Californians from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in employment. California Government Code §§ 12900 – 12996. Presently,…
Discriminating Against California Workers for Off-Duty Cannabis Use Up In Smoke in 2024
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”) protects Californians from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in employment. California Government Code §§ 12900 – 12996. Presently,…
In 2023, California Workers May Designate Chosen Family Members for Protected Leave Under the California Family Rights Act
The California Family Rights Act prohibits California employers with at least five (5) workers from refusing to grant an eligible employee’s request to take up…