Generally, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) protects all the “personal information” belonging to “consumers.” The term “consumers” refers to California residents, and the term “personal information” has an expansive definition that refers to any individually identifiable data about the users. Not all companies are covered by the CCPA. Businesses located in and outside of […]
In 2018, a new California law went into effect that requires employers with five or more employees to provide training on sexual harassment prevention to all employees: one hour of training for rank-and-file employees and two hours of training to their supervisors. (Previously, California’s sexual harassment training law covered only employers with 50 or more […]
California labor laws are designed to protect employees from having to work too many hours without fair compensation for their time. These laws apply at the daily and weekly level. Here is a summary of what California law requires when it comes to overtime pay. What Is the Overtime Law in California? Nonexempt employees in California […]
It’s important for California employers to understand California labor laws governing meal periods and rest breaks. Otherwise, they may find themselves subject to significant amounts of litigation as well as financial risk from legal penalties. Here is a summary of what California law requires when it comes to employee meal periods and rest breaks. Break […]
What Notices Are Required On California Labor Law Posters? Employers in California are governed by federal labor laws and various state laws enforced by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), and other agencies. To be in compliance, all California employers are required to conspicuously post more […]
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor implements and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA creates minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards that affect workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. Here are ten basic things employers should know about […]
