Among the many challenges employers face in enforcing employment arbitration agreements in California are employees arguing that they are not bound by the agreement because they do not recall signing it, even when the agreement contains their signature.  A California Court of Appeal decision recently shot down this argument, holding that an employee cannot evade an arbitration agreement with a…

When Senate Bill (SB) 1162 was signed in 2022, much of the focus was on the new pay transparency requirements. However, the bill also amended pay data reporting requirements in California. Under the amendments covered employers would need to submit separate pay data reports for employees hired through labor contractors. In addition, reporting would need to include the median and…

While the Secretary of State continued to count signatures to determine if a potential referendum challenging the FAST Recovery Act (AB 257) will make it on the ballot, the Sacramento Superior Court has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the implementation or enforcement of AB 257.  The injunction will remain in effect unless and until either: 1) county election officials and…

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rates for 2023.

Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and send state disability contributions to the EDD.

The 2023 rates are as follows:

“Employee Contribution Rate”0.9%“Taxable Wage Ceiling” (per employee per year)$153,164.00“Maximum Contribution” (per employee per year)$1,378.48“Maximum Weekly Benefit…

While the Secretary of State continued to count signatures to determine if a  potential referendum on the FAST Recovery Act (the Act) will make it on the ballot, a lawsuit was filed by a coalition of California small business owners, restaurateurs, franchisees, and related entities seeking to enjoin the enforcement of the Act.  

In September 2022, Governor Newsom…

The California Department of Industrial Relations has issued new FAQs to clarify its interpretation of California’s new pay transparency requirements.

Among other updates, the new FAQs provide additional guidance. Find out more, here.

As we wrap 2022, here a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2023.

Legislative Changes

New Year, New Minimum Wages for California

California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management

Cal/OSHA Mandated to Update Heat Illness and Wildfire Smoke Standard

California Revises Formula for Paid Family Leave and State…