The Economics of a Job Killer
Economic growth and job creation are essential to California’s success. Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce identifies the legislation that will hinder job creation, […]
Labor and Employment
New Bill Will Help Stop Delays in Hiring
A recent court decision out of Riverside County has stalled hiring by making routine background checks nearly impossible to complete. SB 1262 (Bradford) will return […]
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 […]
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 […]