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Gov. Newsom Signs AB 2693: Employer Mandatory COVID Reporting

September 30, 2022 7:00 amSeptember 30, 2022 7:10 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2693, by Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes (D-Ontario). AB 2693 amends Labor Code Sections 6325 and 6409.6 relating to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. Existing California law requires the posting...

Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1949: Mandated Bereavement Leave

September 30, 2022 6:49 amSeptember 30, 2022 6:57 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1949, by Assembly Evan Low (D-San Jose). AB 1949 amends Government Code Sections 12945.21 and 19859.3, and adds Government Code Section 12945.7, relating to bereavement leave. AB 1949...

What Is a Small Business Under California Law?

September 27, 2022 2:30 pmSeptember 27, 2022 4:55 pm

One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is a business, there lacks the same definition across state law. In fact, California law provides over two dozen different definitions of...

Why Is California’s Minimum Wage Going Up Again?

May 12, 2022 3:49 pmMay 12, 2022 3:56 pm

Not only will California’s minimum wage go up again on January 1, 2023, but also all employees will be guaranteed that rate even if they work for “small employers.” Both of these changes stem from Senate Bill 3 by Sen....

California Venues Abruptly Cancel Reps. Greene and Gaetz ‘America First’ Rally

July 19, 2021 2:29 pmJuly 22, 2021 8:18 am

Congressional Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) are considering legal action after three different venues canceled their “America First” rally on Saturday. The Republican representatives spoke to a crowd of a few hundred at an impromptu peaceful...

Bill to Reduce, Waive Small Business Civil Penalties Passes 12-0 In Senate Committee

March 22, 2021 5:57 pm

A bill to require state agencies to establish policies to waive or reduce civil penalties and fines for small businesses was unanimously passed Monday by the Senate Business and Professions Committee. Senate Bill 430, authored by Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno),...

AB 247 Would Provide Immunity from Civil Liability to Small Business and Nonprofits

March 19, 2021 12:55 pmMarch 19, 2021 1:01 pm

Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) amended his Assembly Bill 247 to add and repeal Section 1714.28 of the Civil Code. The bill would provide immunity from civil liability to small business and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 emergency. Section One would provide...