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COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 24 on March 4, 2022
COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges - Session 24 on March 4, 2022. -
New study shows more ADA litigation in California than all other states combined
As businesses seek to reopen amid the economic challenges of the pandemic, concerns persist that excessive litigation is causing many to close or leave the state and that such data has hasn’t prompted reform efforts by the state Legislature. -
California vaccine mandates questioned as state moves to endemic phase
As California begins to shift from pandemic to endemic in its approach to COVID-19, it’s raising questions about how it will impact proposed legislation that would mandate proof of vaccination status in employment. -
In Viking case before SCOTUS, amicus briefs argue California’s PAGA statute not exempt from federal arbitration law
A host of state and national business groups have provided amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Viking v. Moriana case, arguing that litigation filed under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) isn’t exempt from the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). -
Two Turlock, California Agricultural Employers Shortchanged Workers; Transported, Housed Them Unsafely, Federal Investigation Finds
Two Turlock, California Agricultural Employers Shortchanged Workers; Transported, Housed Them Unsafely, Federal Investigation Finds. -
San Francisco school board recall vote echoes parental frustration across California
With last week’s overwhelming vote to recall three San Francisco school board members, it’s raising questions about how the referendum could impact public education and politics across California as parents go to the polls in year three of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
San Mateo County Superior Court sued over high traffic penalties
Last month the San Mateo County Superior Court was sued by civil rights lawyers over what they claim are unreasonably high penalties disproportionately affecting low income residents, homeless and black and brown Californians. -
Littler Elects Four New Members to 2022 Board of Directors
Littler Elects Four New Members to 2022 Board of Directors. -
Questions persist about new California taxes to fund state-run health care
With a new state-run healthcare system under debate in the California Legislature, concerns continue about how the proposed funding mechanism would increase exponentially tax burdens on California residents and businesses. -
New amicus brief filed in case challenging constitutionality of California’s PAGA statute
In litigation over the constitutionality of California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed an amicus brief urging the court to find the statute violates the state’s separation of powers doctrine. -
Fox Rothschild Negotiates Lease for Community Resource Center in San Francisco
Fox Rothschild Negotiates Lease for Community Resource Center in San Francisco. -
Business community urges legislative action to address roadblocks to financial recovery
With an array of new California laws taking effect this year, questions persist about how meaningful liability reform will be considered in 2022, particularly as supply chain issues and the new Omicron variant increase concerns about economic recovery. -
Newly drawn voting districts could bring changes to California politics
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) has submitted final maps to the Secretary of State, raising questions about how the new voting districts may change the political landscape in the 2022 election year. -
What They’re Saying: Health, Education and State Leaders Support New State Actions to Protect Californians from COVID-19
What They’re Saying: Health, Education and State Leaders Support New State Actions to Protect Californians from COVID-19. -
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 12.23.21
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 12.23.21. -
Former San Francisco Public Works Director Admits To String Of Briberies And Corruption During Years In Office
Former San Francisco Public Works Director Admits To String Of Briberies And Corruption During Years In Office. -
California Supreme Court disposition denies writ on CRC redistricting meetings
In the lead up to final redistricting maps being sent to the Secretary of State, the California Supreme Court has denied a writ alleging that non-public meetings among California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) members and partisan policymakers had become part of the redistricting process. -
County of Fresno to Pay $50,000 to Settle Race and Age Discrimination Charges
County of Fresno to Pay $50,000 to Settle Race and Age Discrimination Charges. -
National group sues California over new law requiring diversity on company's boards
The National Center for Public Policy Research filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 22 in the District Court of Eastern California against Shirley N. -
Association of National Advertisers - Media Leadership webinar on December 16, 2021
Association of National Advertisers - Media Leadership webinar on December 16, 2021.