Wage Theft Already is a Crime in California
California employers must navigate the nation’s toughest labor and employment laws. Long before the introduction of AB 1003 (Gonzalez), California already deemed wage theft a […]
Articles by Ashley Hoffman
Legislature Circumvents Policy Committees by Establishing Hospitality Industry “Right to Recall” Through the Budget Process
On April 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 93 establishing a “right to recall” requirement for certain hotels, private clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations, […]
More than 20 Local Chambers Join CalChamber Letter Opposing Mandated Payroll Increases
Over strong objections from California’s grocers, retailers, restaurants, and chambers of commerce, at least sixteen cities and counties have either passed or are considering ordinances […]
California Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Proposition 22
California voters passed Proposition 22 in November by a 59% majority. The ballot measure classified app-based drivers for companies such as Uber, Lyft, Postmates, and […]
Labor Laws Should Be Updated to Reflect Shift Towards Telecommuting
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees have been working from home since March with no end in sight. This has led some […]