For many years now, YPP has partnered with Central Coast Labor Attorney, Jeff Dinkin (Stradling Law Firm in Santa Barbara) to offer an update of new and pending HR laws for the coming year. Once again this year, the event was held as a morning seminar at the Santa Maria…
Last week, Governor Brown signed into law the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 with an effective date of 1/1/2015. The law mandates that most employers provide paid sick leave to employees. In addition, at least 3 California cities have passed their own paid sick leave laws, meaning that…
Jurisdiction Bill Number Summary Effective Date CA 2013 Meals & Lodging Cash Values For calendar year 2013, the cash value of meals and lodging for tax purposes is as follows: 3 meals per day: $10.90 (breakfast: $2.35; lunch: $3.30; dinner: $5.20-Note that these amounts add up to $10.85, not…
This article is by Littler Attorney Rod Fliegel. Please see my Summary and Important Points Below. On October 10, 2011, the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown announced that Governor Brown had signed AB 22, legislation that adds a new provision to the California Labor Code and amends the state’s…
This article is by Littler Attorney Michelle Barrett. Please see my Summary and Important Points below. October 2011 California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed sweeping legislation aimed at affording pregnant women certain employment and insurance protections. Two sets of companion legislation, SB 299 and AB 592, along with SB 222…
This update is provided by Gary W. Bethel and Littler Mendelson in order to review the latest developments in employment law. This update is designed to provide accurate and informative information and should not be considered legal advice. © 2011 Littler Mendelson. All rights reserved. By Gary W. Bethel California…
