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Frequently Asked Questions about Regulating Political Activities in the Workplace

March 30, 2024 2:45 amMarch 30, 2024 2:46 am

Does California law address political activities in the workplace? Yes, California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. Where are the laws related to political activities in the workplace found? These...

Paid Sick Days Under California Law

March 8, 2024 2:48 amMarch 8, 2024 2:49 am

California’s Labor Code provides for paid sick days for all employees in the state. Article 1.5 was added in 2014 by Chapter 317. Section 245 names the statute the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.” Section 245.5 excludes from...

Payment of Wages for General Occupations in California

March 6, 2024 11:35 amMarch 6, 2024 11:35 am

In California’s Labor Code, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 1, there are numerous rules for the payment of wages for general occupations in this state. Article 1 was added in 1937 by Chapter 90. Section 200 of the...

Contracts and Applications for Employment under the Labor Code

March 5, 2024 6:20 amMarch 5, 2024 6:20 am

California’s Labor Code has provisions related to contracts and applications for employment under Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2. Article 3 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Section 430 defines “applicant” to mean an...

General Working Hours under the California Labor Code

September 28, 2023 7:05 amSeptember 28, 2023 7:05 am

The California Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, provides for general working hours in this state for employees. Chapter 1 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Labor Code Section 500 defines the following terms: “workday,” “day,”...

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...

Paid Family Leave Costs Going Up – Will Gavin be Here to See That?

May 13, 2023 7:53 amMay 13, 2023 7:54 am

Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 951 by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) to increase the size and scope of the state’s paid family leave (PFL) program. The bill (he vetoed a similar bill the year before during...