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Jailed Criminals With Murder Convictions Celebrate LA DA Gascon’s Early Release Directive

March 11, 2021 6:27 am

On Wednesday, policies put into effect late last year by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, known by many as the Gascon directive, drew renewed criticism following approval by criminals charged with murder who hope to have reduced sentences...

Kern County Board of Supervisors Passes Revised Oil Well Drilling Plan

March 10, 2021 7:04 pm

On Monday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to revise a county ordinance that streamlines environmental impact reports to approve up to 2, 700 new wells a year for the next 15 years. The movement to to create...

New Bill is Work-Around to Federal State and Local Tax Deduction

March 10, 2021 11:32 amMarch 10, 2021 12:28 pm

Senators Mike McGuire (D- Healdsburg,) and Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) made amendments on March 9 to their Senate Bill 104, which is a “work-around” to the federal state and local tax (SALT) limitation. The bill would add and repeal Section 17052.10...

Bill to Address Arbitration Fees and Costs Invoicing

March 10, 2021 11:18 amMarch 10, 2021 11:23 am

Senator Bob Wieckowski D-Fremont) amended his Senate Bill 762 to deal with arbitration fees and costs. The bill would amend Sections 1281.97 and 1281.98 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Section One of the bill would amend CCP Section 1281.97 to specify that,...

State Fines Amazon $6.4 Million Over Wage Theft Violations

March 9, 2021 2:36 pm

On Monday, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office announced that it is fining Amazon and Amazon delivery contractor Green Messengers a total of $6.4 million for wage theft violations. According to a release by the Department of Industrial Relations, the Labor...

AB 1041 Expands Leave Laws Under California Family Rights Act

March 9, 2021 8:27 amMarch 9, 2021 8:31 am

Assembly Member Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) introduced Assembly Bill 1041 which would makes changes to existing leave laws in this state. The bill would amend Section 12945.2 of the Government Code, amend Section 245.5 of the Labor Code, and amend Sections...

AB 1119 Employment Discrimination Expands and Include Family Responsibilities

March 9, 2021 8:01 amMarch 9, 2021 8:08 am

Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) introduced her Assembly Bill 1119 to expand employment discrimination. The bill amends Sections 12920, 12921, 12926, and 12940 of the Government Code. Section One of the bill would amend Section 12920 to add to the types of...