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The Gig Economy in California: Where It Is Now And Where It’s Going
In September, AB 5 was passed, limiting what independent contractor, or ‘gig’ workers, could do and make in favor of increasing the number of employees. This was designed to give more people benefits. However there was much concern over the bill’s...
California’s Credit Rating Moves Up, Signaling Further Economic Stability And Growth
According to Moody’s Investors Service, California’s credit rating has moved up for the first time in five years. The “general obligation bond” rating went from a Aa3 rating to a Aa2 rating, finally moving California ahead of several states to their...
Superintendents Speak Out Against Gov. Newsom Removing Local Control on School Start Times
SB 328 ‘is misaligned with the principle of local control and was vetoed last year by Gov. Jerry Brown who indicated that these types of decisions are best handled by the local community.’ Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sunday...
‘No-Rehire’ Clauses In Employee Settlements Now Illegal Under California Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 749 earlier this week making it illegal to have no-hire clauses in settlement agreements with former employees. Many employers currently settle claims and lawsuits from a former employee with a settlement that includes a...
Later School Start Time Bill Becomes Law Despite Opposition From Teachers And School Districts
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 328 into law on Monday, mandating that schools will open later in the morning. Under SB 328, middle schools across California will have, at their earliest, an 8 AM start time. Meanwhile, high schools are...
California Legislation and the Single Subject Rule
Many Capitol observers are aware of the single subject rule. Some know that the California Constitution, in Article II, Section 8(d), provides that “an initiative measure embracing more than one subject may not be submitted to the electors or have...