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Specific Bill Drafting Guidance in California

February 27, 2023 6:26 amFebruary 27, 2023 6:30 am

In the California Legislature, there are quite a few specific bill drafting principles, just as they exist in most other states. Although California does not publish its bill drafting manual, a majority of states do so. The following are some...

SB 428: Harassment Temporary Restraining Orders

February 26, 2023 6:25 pmFebruary 26, 2023 6:35 pm

Senate Bill 428 by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) was introduced to authorize any employer whose employee has suffered harassment to seek a temporary restraining order and an injunction on behalf of the employee and other employees. SB 428 would amend Code...

Layaway Practices in California

February 26, 2023 3:53 pmFebruary 26, 2023 4:16 pm

California law governs layaway practices in this state. Civil Code Division 3, Part 4, Title 1.4 was added by Chapter 825 in 1975. Title 1.4 contains Civil Code Sections 1749 to 1749.4 and it entitled “Layaway Practices.” Civil Code Section...

AB 1228: Joint Employer Liability for Fast Food Restaurant Franchisors and Franchisees

February 26, 2023 12:20 pmFebruary 26, 2023 12:26 pm

Assembly Bill 1228 (Holden) was introduced to impose joint employer liability for fast food restaurant franchisors and franchisees. AB 1228 would add Labor Code Section 2810.9. Section 1 of the bill would name the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act. Section...

SB 627: Displaced Workers Retention and Transfer Rights

February 26, 2023 9:46 amFebruary 26, 2023 9:53 am

Senate Bill 627 by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) was introduced to address the issue of displaced workers. SB 627 would add Part 9.7 (commencing with Section 2550) to Division 2 of the Labor Code. Part 9.7 would be titled, “Displaced Worker...

SB 703 – Flexible Work Schedules

February 25, 2023 4:26 pmFebruary 25, 2023 4:47 pm

Senate Bill 703 by Sen. Roger Niello (R-Sacramento) was introduced to offer flexible work schedules in this state. SB 703 would amend Labor Code Section 510 and add Labor Code Section 511.5. Section 1 of the bill would name the new...

SB 399: Employer Communications, Employer Intimidation

February 25, 2023 4:16 pmFebruary 25, 2023 4:21 pm

Senate Bill 399 Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward) was introduced to prohibit an employer from requiring employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or participate in any communication regarding employer opinion. SB 399 would add Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 1137) to...