AB 5 is Here to Stay
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court declined to weigh in on the legality of California’s AB 5. As a result, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ injunction delaying the enforcement of AB 5 ...
Defending OSHA Citations
Recent changes in the law have increased Cal/OSHA’s authority, clout, and penalty power. The potential for staggering monetary penalties is real. And troubling. We are seeing a noticeable up-tick ...
New Wage And Rest Break Decision From the California Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of California determined that employers are required to record missed break premiums on paystubs and may be subject penalties if these premiums are not paid at the end ...
Dynamex ‘ABC’ Independent Contractor Test Applies Retroactively
On January 14, 2021, the California Supreme Court announced that its April 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court ("Dynamex") applies retroactively ...
California Expands Contractor Liability for Accidents in Congested Traffic Control Zones
Recently, the California Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit (Sacramento) ruled that a highway contractor may be liable for accidents occurring in traffic control zones regardless of the ...
SB 1383 Legislation Expands California Family Rights Act to Small Businesses
On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383). Effective January 1, 2021, SB 1383 drastically extends employee entitlement to family and medical leave...
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements in Public Works: Contractors and Public Agencies Beware!
The requirements for a skilled and trained workforce have once again been changed by the California State Legislature. Here is a simplified look at these legislative changes effective January 1, 2018...