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Contracts Against Public Policy in the Labor Code

May 20, 2023 5:45 amMay 20, 2023 5:46 am

Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1 deals with “contracts against public policy.” Section 920 defines the term “promise” to mean a promise, undertaking, contract, or agreement, whether written or oral, express or implied. Section 921 provides that every...

SB 636: Utilization Review by California Doctors in Workers’ Comp Cases

February 21, 2023 11:06 amFebruary 21, 2023 11:10 am

On February 16, 2023, Senate Bill 636 by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) was introduced to require the use of California licensed physicians who conduct utilization reviews in workers’ compensation cases. SB 636 would amend Labor Code Sections 3209.3 and...

In Defense of AB 5

April 7, 2021 2:30 amApril 6, 2021 7:00 pm

While I am not a fan of California’s approach to the classification of workers in this state, I feel an obligation to correct the misunderstanding that continues to be perpetuated about AB 5 and its impact on independent contractors. AB...

Amended Cal-OSHA Regulation Exemption Bill

March 4, 2021 2:26 pmMarch 4, 2021 2:27 pm

On March 3, Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) amended her Senate Bill 410 to exempt certain Cal-OSHA regulations from a regulatory impact assessment. The bill would amend Labor Code Section 142.4. Existing law provides that Occupational safety and health standards and...

AB 25: Back to Borello Factors for Independent Contractors

December 9, 2020 4:40 amDecember 9, 2020 6:38 pm

On December 7, the first day of the California Legislature’s 2021-22 Session, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley introduced Assembly Bill 25, which would repeal AB 5/AB 2257 and codify the Borello case factors in California law for purposes of determining worker classifications...

SB 822 Budget Trailer Bill on Labor and Employment

August 28, 2020 10:15 pmAugust 28, 2020 10:18 pm

On August 27, Senate Bill 822 by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review was amended to deal with “worker protections” by adding provisions of law to the Government Code, Health and Safety Code, and Labor Code. Section One...

Assembly Bill Aims At Protecting Small Businesses, Reducing Power of AB 5

May 30, 2020 8:26 am

An Assembly bill that is designed to protect small businesses from lawsuits and penalties in unemployment claims by independent contractors and reduce the power of AB 5 is due to be heard in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee in...