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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...

Validation Bills in the California Legislature

March 15, 2022 8:39 amMarch 15, 2022 11:40 am

Each year, the Legislature enacts a series of “validation bills” which enact the First Validating Act, Second Validating Act, and Third Validating Act. These Acts are intended to validate the organization, boundaries, acts, proceedings, and bonds of the state and...

Prohibitions on Specified Officers

August 25, 2020 6:36 amAugust 25, 2020 6:36 am

Government Code Title 1, Division 4 deals with public officers and employees. In Article 4 of Chapter 1, there are specified prohibitions applicable to specified officers. Article 4 contains Sections 1090 to 1099. These provisions were enacted in 1943. Section...