Garment Worker Wage Claims Pilot Project
Labor Code Division 2, Part 11, Chapter 4 provides for the “garment worker wage claim pilot program.” Section 2693 provides…
A Closer Look at the Appropriations Committees’ Suspense File Outcomes
On May 18, 2023, the California Senate and Assembly Committees on Appropriations took votes on the measures on their respective…
More on Statutory Exemptions from California’s Administrative Procedure Act
I have written in the past about the Legislature unfortunately creating statutory exemptions from California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which…
Contracts Against Public Policy in the Labor Code
Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1 deals with “contracts against public policy.” Section 920 defines the term “promise”…
Bill To Restrict Usage Of Police K-9 Units Passes Assembly Committee
A bill to end the use of police K-9 units, also known as police units involving trained police dogs, in…
Growing Number Of Voters Favor Senator Feinstein’s Resignation
Reports this week which found Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) health condition was actually much worse than reported led to a…
Newsom v. DeSantis Rivalry Peaks Again Over Disney Cancelling $1 Billion Project In Florida
The rivalry between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reached a new peak on Thursday following the…
Seasonal Labor Laws in California
Labor Code Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 2 concerns “seasonal labor.” Section 250 defines the term “seasonal labor”…
Bill To Force CalPERS, CalSTRS Divestment from Fossil Fuel Investments Moves To Senate
A bill to phase out fossil fuel investments in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and California State Teachers’…
Sen. Feinstein’s Office Confirms She Had More Health Issues During Absence Than Reported
On Thursday, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) admitted that her staying home to recover from shingles for two months earlier this…