The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law by President Biden in the recent Omnibus Spending Bill passed by Congress. The law will be effective from June 27, 2023, and will help eliminate discrimination and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers…
The Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022 has recently been signed into law in California. This new legislation was a response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women”s Health Organization, decision. Dobbs is seen by reproductive rights advocates and many others as a horrific ruling. The Act was also in response to…
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445, here “EFASASH”). This law aims to address the issue of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. This law provides victims with a voice and holds…
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Issues COVID-19 Information The DFEH has issued an advisory for COVID-19. A pandemic of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in California and the United States. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Newsom in California….
Internal Complaint Against County Counsel Leading to Internal Investigation Deemed to be an “Official Proceeding” — Anti-SLAPP Law Thus Applies This is all about what is (and is not) an “official proceeding” giving a “protective shield” to statements made — if the “protective shield” of Anti-SLAPP applies, suit cannot be…
If you face a demand that you sign a pre-dispute arbitration agreement, seek legal counsel.
New Requirement in Corporations Code – Public Companies Must Include Women as Directors The California Legislature recently added Section 301.3 to the California Corporations Code. To comply with this new law, publicly-held corporations must have specific minimum numbers of female directors on their boards of directors. This applies only to…
Overview of Anti-SLAPP California’s Anti-SLAPP law protects against low-merit lawsuits designed to chill exercise of “a person’s right of petition or free speech” about “a public issue”. Example: If a person sues their former employer for having engaged in systemic wage discrimination and employer files a “counter-suit” with frivolous claims…
California Strongly Supports Individuals’ Rights To Pursue Their Profession In AMN Healthcare, Inc. v. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., employer AMN sued former employees (nurse recruiters) whom had quit to work for Aya Healthcare. The Fourth Appellate District agreed with the trial court’s determination, siding with the nurse recruiters, that California…
Recent amendments to California employment law change the rules for resolving sex harassment litigation. In our prior post on SB 1300, we looked at a number of substantive changes strengthening California anti-harassment law. Here, we look at three recent changes to California (and note a federal law) that impact confidentiality…
