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Groundbreaking New FTC Rule Bans Non-Compete Clauses Once and For All

FTC / May 20, 2024

By Dan L. Gildor & Xinying Valerian Non-compete clauses prohibit employees from working for competitors or starting their own competing businesses for a certain period after leaving a job. Such clauses have long been viewed as an unscrupulous tool used by companies to unfairly restrict workers’ career mobility, suppress wages, and hamper innovation. Californias Stance …

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Protecting Workers’ Rights in California: Rest Break Guidelines

Wage & Hour / April 2, 2024

Ensuring that California employees receive their entitled rest breaks is critical to upholding workers’ rights and maintaining workplace fairness. As mandated by state law, employers have to give rest periods throughout the workday. But what are the specific guidelines governing rest breaks in the Golden State, and how can a CA wage hour & lawyer …

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Hospital Employees Win Class Certification in Wage Theft Case!

Class Actions / March 15, 2024

By Xinying Valerian Employees at Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital just got a big reason to celebrate! A recent court decision paves the way for them to fight back together over alleged wage theft and missed breaks. Here’s what you need to know: The Case: Nicole Chettero, a former nurse, sued the hospital claiming:  Nursing department …

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Don’t Believe the Naysayers: PAGA Protects California Workers

Employment Law, Wage & Hour / February 26, 2024

California workers, beware! There’s a ballot initiative being put in front of California voters in the November 2024 election that is harmful to workers’ rights cause. The ballot initiative will weaken a longstanding law that protects you from wage theft and other unfair practices. This law is called PAGA (the Labor Code Private Attorneys General …

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AB 2188 Protects Off-Duty Cannabis Use

A Breath of Fresh Air: AB 2188 Protects Off-Duty Cannabis Use Starting January 2024

Employee Rights / January 8, 2024

In a significant victory for employee rights, California’s Assembly Bill 2188 (AB 2188) has prohibited discrimination against employees based on their off-duty cannabis use. This landmark legislation marks a crucial step forward in safeguarding personal freedom and ensuring fair employment practices. It comes into effect on January 1, 2024. Prior to AB 2188, employers in …

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California’s New Food Handler Card Law: A Victory for Restaurant Workers

Employee Rights / December 19, 2023

In California, the food service industry is a vital component of the state’s economy, employing millions of people and contributing significantly to the tax base. However, for many of these workers, the financial burden of obtaining a food handler card has been a major barrier to employment. Financial Hurdles for Job Applicants California law mandates …

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2024 California Employment Law Changes

New 2024 California Employment Law Changes with Impact on Employment Litigation and Workplace Rights and Obligations

Employee Rights / January 12, 2024

By Ella Zalon It is that time of year again! New 2024 California employment law changes are afoot. Recent legislative developments in California may prove to be favorable for many California employees. Governor Newsom recently signed a slew of bills that will be applicable to nearly all California employees, while some are industry-specific. Listed below …

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