Labor Days
It’s a Win-Win for California Employers
This spring, California employers received two rare and substantial victories, alleviating some of the burden caused by frequent and costly wage and hour claims that plague California businesses. In 2023 alone,…
California’s Sweeping Workplace Violence Prevention Law
The leading cause of worker fatalities after transportation incidents and falls, is workplace violence. A law affecting all but a few California employers comes into force on July 1, 2024 to address this issue.…
California Legislation Seeks to Ban PFAS in Consumer Products Effective 2030
California’s extensive regulatory approach to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) is poised to take a dramatic step forward with a proposed ban on the “forever chemicals” in most consumer products. Following…
Smart (CA) TVs Are Listening: California Assembly Passes Voice Recognition Device Bill Headed to Senate
Smart (CA) TVs Are Listening: California Assembly Passes Voice Recognition Device Bill Headed to Senate The California Assembly recently passed AB-1262 updating an existing law to further limit the use of personal…
Amazon Pays $2 Million to Settle Reference Price Allegations
Shortly after the state of California filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging deceptive prices, Amazon agreed to pay $2 million in penalties and restitution. Under the stipulated judgment, Amazon is restrained from…