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by Jenn Protas, Shareholder and Attorney, Employment Law Group Governor Gavin Newsom approved an historic expansion of the California Family Right Act (“CFRA”) in signing Senate Bill (“SB”) 1383. Existing Law Under existing law, the California Family Rights Act requires […]

by Sarju Naran, Shareholder and Chair, Employment Law Group On September 17, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two employment law bills pertaining to COVID-19: Senate Bill (SB) 1159 and Assembly Bill (AB) 685. SB 1159 As many employers recall, Governor […]

By Sarju Naran and Embert Madison, Jr. On September 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2257 into law, which substantially revises California’s controversial AB 5—the infamous law that requires most independent contractors to be designated as employees. AB 5 […]

Employee lawsuits are on the rise and will continue to gain momentum. The reasons are well known: the pandemic-related downturn, remote vs. on-site workers, and a heightened sensitivity to discrimination. Join Hoge Fenton Shareholders and Employment Law Attorneys Sarju Naran […]