The University of California, Berkeley Labor Center reported in 2019 that, of low-wage workers in California, 53% are Latinx compared to 39% for all workers. Latina women account for 49% of Latinx workers. Of those low-wage workers, it is no surprise that the majority...

The EEOC has been updating its guidance for employers on handling various COVID-19 issues in the workplace, including on the topics of health screenings and when reasonable accommodation is, and is not, needed.  In some areas, the EEOC’s guidance continues to evolve,...

California Workers’ Rights During Coronavirus Outbreak: Un resumen de los derechos de los trabajadores de California en tiempos de COVID-19 En Español Este articulo se publico en la CELA Voice.  Escrito por Andy Katz; Traducido por Megan Beaman BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA –...

Legislative Update: Here Are the New California Employment Laws for 2020 Yesterday was the last day for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills this legislative session.  Governor Newsom signed almost every employment bill presented to him by the legislature, including...

Today, the California Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in ZB N.A. v. Superior Court (Lawson), resolving a split among California Courts of Appeal on the issue of application of an arbitration agreement to a PAGA claim seeking both civil penalties AND...

Five reminders about sexual harassment prevention training requirements for California employers Employers should review their sexual harassment training obligations and ensure compliance, especially with the new law requiring sexual harassment prevention training for...