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US: Latest California Labor & Employment Developments from January 2021

Photo of Josh Henderson (US)By Josh Henderson (US) on Posted in Coronavirus, General, North America, United States
This past month saw the inauguration of President Biden, who promptly took steps that will have an immediate impact on California employers. Plus, new COVID-related laws took effect, some expired (but may be re-enacted), and a federal appeals court eased the meal/rest break burden on the transportation industry. For a brief summary of these an … Continue reading

How are pregnant employees in California protected in the event of a redundancy?

Photo of Barbara D'AquilaPhoto of Margaret Rudolph (US)By Barbara D'Aquila and Margaret Rudolph (US) on Posted in Discrimination and harassment, United States
Both federal and California laws provide numerous safeguards to protect pregnant employees before, during, and after childbirth. Protections include prohibitions against discrimination during hiring and employment, and against termination based on pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, even if legitimate bases also exist for the employer’s conduct. When federal and California laws differ, the employer must provide … Continue reading
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