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Home » Archives for February 2022

Month: February 2022

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