Does the phrase “regular rate of compensation” mean the same thing as “regular rate of pay”? Yes, according to the California Supreme Court. But did the state’s highest court get it right? On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court...
The 2021 Legislative Session concluded the early evening of September 10 and October 10 was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to act on the hundreds of bills sent to his Desk during the final weeks of the Session....
On October 7, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 331 by Sen. Connie Leyva (D-Chino), prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to settle employment and housing-related legal claims involving unlawful harassment, discrimination, or related retaliation of...
In looking at Governor Gavin Newsom’s 66 bill vetoes during the 2021 Legislative Session, there are several themes from his messages to the Members of the Assembly and Senate about their bills and his reasons for issuing a veto. The...
With the conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session, it is time to provide the annual review of legislative bill data. The following are some of the key metrics of the just completed Session: Bills Introduced: Senate 828 Assembly 1,593 Total:...
On October 8, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 61 by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), to provide business pandemic relief. Section One of the bill adds Section 25750.5 to the Business and Professions Code to provide...
On October 8, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 61 by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), to provide business pandemic relief. Section One of the bill adds Section 25750.5 to the Business and Professions Code to provide...