New California regulations, effective April 1, 2016, declare that employers have an affirmative duty to create a workplace environment that is free from employment practices prohibited by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and that employers have an affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct.

A Countywide Minimum Wage Ordinance has been approved to incrementally increase the minimum wage for Los Angeles County employees and employees working in unincorporated areas within the county.   

On July 1, 2016, subject to certain exemptions and deferrals, many Los Angeles employers will be required to pay an increased minimum wage.

The California state poster has been updated due to a change in minimum wage, as well as major updates to the CA Workers' Compensation Notice.

California, Connecticut and Maine mandate that employers provide sexual harassment training.

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of some of the major laws that may impact a client's operations and to help clients plan and prepare for these new compliance challenges.

With the enactment of the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB1522), California has become the second state in the nation, after Connecticut, to mandate employers provide their employees, including part-time and temporary workers, paid sick leave.