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.

Until recently, California had a state insurance law that prohibited insurance companies and/or employers from imposing a waiting period in excess of 60 days.

We have made several important policy updates to our model California handbook including the following:

• Non-Disclosure / Confidential Company Information
• Publicity, Statements to the Media
• Use of Communication and Computer Systems
• Use of Social Media
• Workplace Conduct
• Solicitation and Distribution
• San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace
• Working Hours and Schedule (includes important meal and rest period requirements under CA law)
• Victims of Domestic Violence Sexual Assault or Stalking
• Pregnancy Disability Leave
• Travel Time for Nonexempt Employees