NLRB to Revisit Independent Contractor Test for Third Time in Seven Years
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is inviting public input as to whether it should reconsider its standard for determining the independent contractor status of […]
Labor and Employment
Consultation Unit Would Protect Both Workers and Employers
A recently filed initiative titled “the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act,” would in addition to reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), create […]
Legislature Has Opportunity to Stop Trend of Expanding Statutory Joint Liability by Defeating AB 257 Next Year
The concept of statutory joint liability has been around for years, but recent trends in the California Legislature show that its popularity is growing. Current […]
New Law Still Requires Physical Workplace Postings
As HR practitioners are well aware, federal and California laws require employers to post a large number of notices in the workplace. These notices are […]
Maine Governor Vetoes PAGA Bill
California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has done far more harm than good since its inception. Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, clearly recognized this when she […]