Employers Must Have a Written Plan for the Prevention of Workplace Violence by July 1, 2024 On March 11, 2024, RPNA circulated an E-Blast on Senate Bill 553, setting a groundbreaking precedent that requires nearly every California business to craft a meticulous plan against workplace violence. The Plan must be in place on or before…
We have important news to share regarding a significant development that offers much-needed relief to employers struggling with PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) claims. Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have announced a groundbreaking agreement to reform PAGA, which will keep the contentious measure off the November ballot. Reform Agreement Reached: • Governor’s Announcement: On…
Breaking News: Federal Court Upholds California Law Defining Employees vs. Independent Contractors The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has recently upheld California’s AB5, the landmark legislation which redefined how courts determine whether workers are independent contractors or employees. This decision has significant implications for employers across the state. Overview of AB5: AB5, enacted in 2020,…
The California Court of Appeal has indicated that provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) may preempt California’s stricter requirements under Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.97. This section imposes severe penalties for the untimely payment of arbitration fees in employment and consumer arbitrations. Key Points of Section 1281.97: • Strict Penalties for Late Payment:…
We want to bring to your attention to a significant legal trend that could impact your compliance strategies. Recent class action lawsuits filed against Starbucks in California, and against McDonalds and Amazon in other states, underscore the crucial importance of adhering to state laws regarding lactation accommodations for breastfeeding/nursing employees who need to pump at…
With the COVID-19 crisis continuing to alter the business and employment landscape, RPNA wanted to alert its friends and clients that the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (“WCIRB”) recently proposed regulatory changes to payroll reporting and the classification of payroll and claims. On April 14, 2020, the WCIRB Rating and Classification Committee meeting proposed the…
1. “Call-In” Shifts Trigger Reporting Time Wages On February 4, 2019, a divided panel of the California Court of Appeal, in Ward v. Tilly’s Inc., held that certain on call scheduling triggered the Wage Order’s reporting time pay requirements, effectively putting an end to a common scheduling practice in California. In this case, employees of Tilly’s,…
Reports of sexual harassment in various California workplaces are in the news almost daily, due, in part, to the recent Hollywood scandals regarding some of the industry’s biggest players. Thankfully for California employers, there are three general steps employers can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming part of the headlines.
RPNA Partner Drew Pomerance is joining the esteemed Employment Law Panel at CAALA’s Annual Las Vegas Convention on September 1, 2017 at the Wynn Hotel. The expert panel will present hot topics in employment law such as wrongful termination, gender and racial discrimination, equal pay, and whistleblower cases. Mr. Pomerance will be focusing on the latest…