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California’s Unlicensed Activity Enforcement

June 5, 2023 2:30 amJune 5, 2023 2:31 am

California laws regulate many varied professions, vocations, and occupations in this state. Business and Professions Code Division 1, Chapter 1.5 concerns “unlicensed activity enforcement.” Chapter 1.5 was added in 1992 by Chapter 1135. Business and Professions Code Section 145 sets...

Assignment of Wages under the Labor Code

June 4, 2023 6:30 amJune 4, 2023 6:31 am

The California Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 2, provides laws related to the assignment of wages. Chapter 2 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Labor Code Section 300 defines the phrase “assignment of wages.” It also...

Lactation Accommodation in California

June 3, 2023 2:45 amJune 3, 2023 2:46 am

The California Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.8, provides for lactation accommodation for nursing employees. Labor Code Section 1030 requires every employer, including the state and any political subdivision, to provide a reasonable amount of break time...

A Look at California Legislation Through the House of Origin Deadline

June 2, 2023 2:06 pmJune 2, 2023 2:12 pm

Now that the June 2 House of Origin deadline has passed in the California Legislature, I wanted to look at the actions on bills so far in the 2023 Regular Session. The following is the information by house (any errors...

Improperly Soliciting Employees in California

June 2, 2023 2:30 amJune 2, 2023 2:31 am

California Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2 prohibits the solicitation of employees by misrepresentation. Chapter 2 was added in 1937 by Chapter 90. Labor Code Section 970 prohibits any person, or agent or officer, directly or indirectly, from...

Labor Union Insignia in California

June 1, 2023 2:45 amJune 1, 2023 2:46 am

California’s Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3, provides for labor union insignia. Labor Code Section 1010 defines the term “label.” Section 1011 provides that a person engaged in the production, manufacture, or sale of any article of...

California’s Labor Code Rarely Applies to the Public Sector

May 31, 2023 2:45 amMay 31, 2023 6:13 am

Many readers are not aware that the California Labor Code generally does not apply to public sector employers, including the state, counties, cities, and special districts. The Labor Code clearly applies to private employers. In most areas, however, the Labor...