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California Supreme Court Serve Up Another Victory For California Workers
Posted in Employment Law on July 27, 2023
Recently, the California Supreme Court in Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. clarified what the standard of proof is for litigating whistleblower claims under Labor Code section 1102.5. Labor Code section 1102.5 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees in California for disclosing a violation of state or federal statute, or a violation of or noncompliance… read more
Forced Arbitration for Sex Abuse Nullified by New Bill
Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment on February 6, 2025
Bipartisan legislation was approved by Congress on Thursday, February 10, 2022, that bars the application of forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. The measure has now been sent to President Biden in an effort to stop a secretive practice that has been used frequently to prevent perpetrators from experiencing… read more
At Will Employment California: All You Need to Know
Posted in Employment Law on May 19, 2025
At-will employment in California is the standard employment arrangement, allowing employers to terminate employees at any time, with or without cause or notice, so long as the reason is not illegal. The policy provides organizational flexibility, yet creates persistent job security concerns among employees. California maintains strict employee protection laws in 2025, which restrict employers’… read more
Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Sick Pay in California
Posted in Employment Law on September 28, 2022
On Monday, February 7, 2022, California adopted a policy that should benefit most of the state’s workforce. This new legislation provides supplemental paid sick leave for as long as two weeks when an employee misses work due to COVID-19. Since many individuals must work to make ends meet, regardless of whether they are ill, legislators… read more