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SB 62 Would Expand Liability on Garment Manufacturers

August 23, 2021 2:27 amAugust 22, 2021 10:16 pm

Senate Bill 62 by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), would increase legal liability on garment manufacturers in California, as well as eliminate the piece-rate method of payment for garment workers. Section One of the bill would make ten...

Exploring the Lobbyist–Client Relationship

August 22, 2021 2:45 amAugust 21, 2021 11:17 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Based upon our years working as both in-house and as contract lobbyists, we offer a series of observations and recommendations regarding the lobbyist-client relationship. Probably the most importance advice we can give is that...

Analysis of the Lower Court Ruling on Prop. 22

August 21, 2021 6:05 pmAugust 23, 2021 11:35 am

Proposition 22 passed by voters in the November 3, 2020 General Election election, granted app-based transportation and delivery companies an exception to Assembly Bill 5 by classifying their drivers as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” On August 20, an Alameda...

Common Mistakes Made by Lobbyists

August 21, 2021 2:49 amAugust 20, 2021 9:02 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Particularly with new lobbyists, but even with some more experienced ones, there are some common mistakes that are made. We offer some observations and suggestions for addressing some of these common mistakes. Not Reading...

Gov. Newsom Gets an Assist as CA Democrats Delay Hearing on $31 Billion in Unemployment Fraud

August 19, 2021 5:25 pm

Perhaps one of the most important hearings of the year to investigate California’s Employment Development Department fraud of $31 billion during the COVID pandemic, was postponed by California’s legislative Democrats. Democrats on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee already delayed the...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

‘Sue-Your-Boss’ Law Funds Should Not Be Diverted to Non-Labor Enforcement Efforts

August 19, 2021 6:43 amAugust 20, 2021 9:03 pm

In the 2020-21 state Budget Act, there was a $107 million transfer of Private Attorneys General Act settlement money to the state General Fund, part of the legislative “solutions” that were cobbled together to address the anticipated $54 billion shortfall...

California Assembly and Senate Putting the Squeeze on Unvaccinated Employees

August 18, 2021 12:54 pm

The California State Assembly and Senate leaders have been incrementally ratcheting down on COVID mandates now that the State Capitol building is open. The Globe reported in June: As California Capitol Reopens, Leg Staff Required to Show Proof of Vaccine,...