By Pooja Patel and Anthony Zaller
A new proposed law, AB 1228, called the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, that targets the franchise business model is making its way through California’s legislature. At first glance, the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act seems to benefit franchisees – it requires franchisors to take responsibility for complying
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative force across various industries, revolutionizing the way we work and live. As we have previously written about here, AI has huge potential benefits for employers. However, as the technology continues to advance, its impact on the workforce raises important questions about discrimination, privacy, and accountability.
Employers of 100 or more employees to report to the California Civil Rights Department pay and hours-worked data by establishment, pay band, job category, sex, race, and ethnicity. For 2023, the pay data reports are due by May 10. This requirement applies to employers even if they are based outside of California, but have one
Update: A Sacramento Superior Court Judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing the FAST Recovery Act from going into effect. As a result, the FAST Recovery Act will now be on the 2024 ballot for voters to approve or deny.
AB 257, termed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act or the FAST Act,
On September 29, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 152 into law, extending California’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) law through December 31, 2022 (the law was previously set to expire on September 30, 2022). The law requires employers with 26 or more employees to provide up to 80 hours of COVID-19 related paid sick leave.
September 30, 2022 marked the last day Governor Newsom had to sign or veto new bills passed by the Legislature to end the 2022 legislative year. The Governor signed nearly every substantial employment law related bill placed on his desk. This Friday’s Five (I know – it is more than five bills, but you have
This week, my firm rolled out its 1st annual “Sign or Veto Contest.” The California legislature closed the 2022 legislative year and presented bills to the Governor at the end of August, which are now waiting for his veto or signature. We created this contest for you to register what you believe
Governor Newsom signed AB 257, termed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act or FAST Recovery Act, on Monday, September 5, 2022. The new law establishes a Fast Food Sector Council to regulate California’s fast food restaurants. The council will be composed of 10 members who are not elected, but are appointed by
August 31, 2022 marked the deadline for the state Legislature to pass any new bills for this legislature year. There are many employment-related bills that are now awaiting the Governor’s approval, and he has until September 30 to approve or veto the bills. This Friday’s Five highlights five key bills that California employers need to
AB 257, termed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act or FAST Recovery Act, proposes to establish a Fast Food Sector Council to regulate California’s fast food restaurants. The council would be composed of 10 members who are not elected, but are appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, and the State