Expanded protections for pregnant women in California (pun intended) *

USA - December 10 2012
Just when we all thought we had a handle on the new laws for 2013, the Office of Administrative Law issued new Pregnancy Disability Leave regulations that will impact every employer in California with 5 or more employees.

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Religious accommodation: what does AB 1964 mean to you? *

USA - November 4 2012
My colleagues have blogged about AB 1964, California's new law clarifying that religious dress and grooming practices are covered under the FEHA’s prohibition against religious discrimination. 

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Personnel and pay records: when and what to provide (AB 2674) *

USA - October 26 2012
A former employee, or her attorney, sends you a letter demanding copies of the employee’s personnel file and pay records.

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Why salaried non-exempt employees are a bad idea (AB 2103) *

USA - October 15 2012
California law generally requires the payment of overtime to non-exempt employees for hours worked over 8 in one workday, and over 40 in one workweek, and on the 7th day of the workweek.

Co-authors: Keith I. Chrestionson, Jeffrey D. Polsky, Alexander Hernaez, Kent Bradbury.

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New statute clarifies requirement for commission agreements (AB 2675) *

USA - October 12 2012
I recently blogged about AB 1396 which requires written commission agreements in California by January 1, 2013 (link).

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