On September 28, 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 1228 into law, which repealed the FAST Act and implemented new regulations of the fast food industry in California. AB 1228 was amended to reflect the terms of an agreement reached between labor representatives and fast-food companies that was announced on September 10, 2023. We have reported
Big changes are coming to the quick service industry in California. An agreement reached between labor and fast-food companies has been documented in a Term Sheet dated 9/11/2023 proposes to drastically alter the FAST Act and the fast food industry in California. The term sheet agreement, if it becomes final, introduces pivotal provisions impacting fast
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
Update (September 11, 2023): A deal was reached by labor organizations and a business group that would repeal the FAST Act and implement some aspects of the law – most notably the minimum wage for some fast-food owners will increase to $20 per hour on April 1, 2024 and the regulations establishing joint-employer liability for
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
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
The last two weeks have been busy on the California employment law front, and California employers must remain vigilant about new employment law developments still going forward this summer. As we enter the second half of 2022, here are five issues California employers need to pay attention to:
1. IRS mileage rate increases July 1
As we end May 2022 and break for Memorial Day weekend, there were some major case develops within the last week for California employers. Here are five key highlights California employers need to know about:
1. Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. – Penalties just increased for non-compliant meal and rest breaks.
This week, the