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Bulletin: Special Report enclosed with this issue: What's New for 2010.
January 2010
While the legislative and executive branches of the state government continued to lock horns, the judicial branch busily ruled on important issues such as . . . more
Legislation: New Laws on the Horizon That Every California Employer Should Know About
September 2009
On top of managing a flailing economy, formulating new competitive strategies, and tending to employee stress and morale, who has time to keep an eye on the California Legislature? We do. Because being prepared is the best way to stay compliant, the following summaries of significant pending legislation will help you look ahead and plan for likely changes . . . more
News Note: California Governor Signs Nine Public Employment Bills
September 2009
On August 6, Governor Schwarzenegger signed a total of 128 new bills into law, including nine employment-related bills. Each of these nine bills relate to public employment matters involving . . . more
Bulletin: Special Report enclosed with this issue: What's New for 2009
January 2009
Last year was an unusual year for new California legislation. Governor Schwarzenegger and the state Legislature were locked in a historic budget standoff, and when the dust finally cleared, Schwarzene . . . more
Bulletin: Governor still in budget deadlock with legislature
October 2008
As we went to press, Governor Schwarzenegger and the legislature remained in a deadlock over the state budget. Schwarzenegger has vowed not to sign any legislation until a budget is in place. We'll ke . . . more
Bulletin: Wage/hour bills signed by Gov., but paid sick leave dies in committee
September 2008
Governor Schwarzenegger has signed two new wage-hour bills into law: S.B. 940 provides special paycheck rules for temporary services employers, and A.B. 2075 clarifies the definition of "execution of . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: DOL Proposes Changes to FMLA Regulations; A Look at the Highlights
April 2008
In February, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a long waited proposal to update and retool Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations. The lengthy proposal covers notice requirements, medical certifications, eligibility, the definition of "continuing treatment" for a serious health . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: New FMLA Leave Rights for Military Families; Poster Required
April 2008
The new National Defense Authorization Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit two new types of workplace leave for family members of injured military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. Here's an overview of the requirements. . . . more
Bulletin: Massive healthcare bill dies in California Senate
March 2008
The Senate Health Committee has shot down the Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act, which would have overhauled the state's healthcare system by requiring all Californians to have health insurance coverage . . . more
News Notes: New Ethics Rules For Federal Contractors
March 2008
Contractors and subcontractors who enter into a government contract expected to exceed $5 million must now comply with strict business ethics rules under a new Federal Acquisition Regulation, effective for contracts awarded on or after Dec. 24, 2007. The regulation requires contractors . . . more
Bulletin: Special Report included with this issue: "What's New for 2008—Workplace Developments and What California Employers Must Do to Comply"
February 2008
Now that 2008 is here, are you up to speed on your compliance requirements? Our exclusive Special Report covers the key California workplace-related legislation, court decisions, and other developments from the past year. And to help you stay on top of the changes for the new year, we've included a compliance action checklist. . . . more
Bulletin: San Francisco's health insurance ordinance in full effect while appeal is pending
February 2008
On January 9, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the controversial San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance to take full effect as it considers an appeal of a federal district court's ruling that the ordinance conflicts with the federal employee benefits law, ERISA. . . . more
Employee Leaves: New Law Grants Time Off for Military Spouses
December 2007
Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new law on October 9 granting military spouses unpaid time off from work to ensure that military families can spend time together when the service member is on leave from deployment. The law took effect immediately. Here's what you need to know. . . . more
California Legislative Roundup: A Lean Year for Employment-Related Measures; A Look at New Laws—and Key Vetoes
December 2007
Although there were many bills on the table this year that could have made a big impact on the workplace, 2007 has turned out to be another slow year for new employment-related laws in California. Although . . . more
Youth Workers: Governor Signs Bill Banning Teen Drivers from Using Cell Phones
November 2007
Last year, Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a new law that will bar all drivers from using cell phones unless they're used in conjunction with a hands-free device. Now, the governor has signed another bill that takes this prohibition even further . . . more
Bulletin: New legislation would eliminate damages caps in discrimination suits
September 2007
A new measure introduced in the U.S. Senate would remove existing caps on the compensatory and punitive damages an individual can recover in an employment discrimination lawsuit. The legislation . . . more
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