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What New California Labor Laws Do You Need to Know About?
California recently experienced a few changes made to its labor laws. These laws, which will take effect in 2020, spell good news for California workers. We have [...]
Could Forced Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts be Banned in California?
According to the LA Times, employees may no longer need to give up their right to file a lawsuit against a company in a future dispute. A [...]
Will a New California Bill AB 5 Change the Way the Gig Economy Works?
There is a controversial and important legislative battle waging in the country: the battle over California bill AB 5. Labor unions back this bill, and if it [...]
How California’s New CROWN Act Can Stop Racial Discrimination
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed the CROWN Act into law, which will bar employers and K-12 public schools from discriminating against people for their natural hair [...]
When you deserve more out of a “side hustle”
In April of 2018, the California Supreme Court changed the game for people who thought they were independent contractors. The Supreme Court ruled that a worker was [...]
It’s “on” – The Oakland Teacher’s Strike
The dispute that has been brewing for months has come to this. Today, Oakland public school teachers went on strike. The Oakland Education Association (the teachers’ union) [...]
Won’t be silenced – New California laws prevent silencing of sexual harassment victims
A new California law, effective January 1, 2019 strongly limits a company’s power to enforce a settlement agreement “vow of silence” for employees who have been sexually [...]
Why you should NEVER use your workplace computer to contact an attorney
In general, your communications with an attorney about your case (or potential case) are confidential and privileged (Cal. Evidence Code § 954). The client (or potential client) [...]
Oakland Hospitality – Do Not Disturb Our Hotel Workers
As an employment attorney in the East Bay Area, I pay special attention to changes in ordinances that affect my practice area. And so we turn to [...]