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Editors: Kelechi Ajoku and Emily Smith

Welcome to Hinshaw’s Employment Law Observer blog! We share our insights here on significant new case law as well as new federal and state legislative and regulatory developments involving labor and employment law. To stay current on important changes that impact your workplace operations, make sure to subscribe to the blog. Have questions about a topic? Please contact your Hinshaw attorney or email us at info@hinshawlaw.com. 

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Employment Law Observer

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Dec 19, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "Agricultural Employees Given Another Reason to Use Sick Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the twelfth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me twelve drummers drumming and SB 1105.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 18, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 11 "No Vacation Time Prior to Utilizing Paid Family Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the eleventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eleven pipers piping and AB 2123.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 17, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 10 "Minimum Wage Updates"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the tenth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me ten lords a-leaping and AB 610, SB 828, and other minimum wage updates.

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Dec 16, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 9 "New Social Audit Requirements for Child Labor"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me nine ladies dancing and AB 3234.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 13, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 8 "Required Whistleblower Notices"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the eighth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eight maids a-milking and SB 2299.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 12, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 7 "Captive Audience Meetings – Not Mandatory Anymore"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the seventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me seven swans a-swimming and SB 399.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 11, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "It's All OSHA"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me six geese a-laying and AB 2975, AB 1976, and SB 1350.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 10, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 5 "Protections for Freelance Workers"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me five golden rings and SB 988.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 9, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 "Local Enforcement of Discrimination Protections Now in Play"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers.  On the fourth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me four calling birds and SB 1340.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 6, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 3 "Further Expansions in Discrimination Protections"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the third day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me three French hens, AB 1815, and SB 1137. 

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 5, 2024

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2 min read

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 2 "Requiring a Driver’s License May Not Be Wise"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the second day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me two turtle doves and SB 1100.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 4, 2024

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 1 "Additional Protections for Victims of Violence"

The end of one thing is always the beginning of another. That also rings true for years end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all California employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2025 employment law updates and changes.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 22, 2023

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6 min read

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "New Requirement for Workplace Violence Prevention Plan"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the twelfth and final day of our holiday series, my labor and employment attorney gave to me twelve drummers drumming and SB 553.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 21, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 11 "Food Handler Card Cost Shifts to Employer"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the eleventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eleven pipers piping and SB 476.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 20, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 10 "Wage Theft Updates for 2024"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the tenth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me ten lords a-leaping and AB 636 and AB 594.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 19, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 9 "Expansion of Bases for Restraining Orders in the Workplace"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me nine ladies dancing and SB 428.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 18, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 8 "Expansion of COVID-19 Layoff Recall Rights"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the eighth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eight maids-a-milking and SB 723.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 15, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 7 "No Automatic Stay Any Further While Pushing for Arbitration"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the seventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me seven swans-a-swimming, and SB 365.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 14, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "Employers Beware - Rebuttal Presumption Potentially Available for Retaliation Claims"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me six geese-a-laying and SB 497.

Employment Law Observer

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Dec 13, 2023

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 5 "Off Duty Marijuana Use by Employees is Basically Off Limits for Employers"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me five golden rings and SB 700.

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