Over the last few years, California has significantly expanded leave rights for its workers. Some of the most notable changes have been broadening medical leave coverage to employers with at least five employees (rather than 50) and providing leave to care for an expanded group of individuals (e.g., domestic partners and children of domestic partners). […]
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California continues to expand protections for its workers. From increased minimum wages to bereavement leave rights, here are some of the new employment laws taking effect in 2023. Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 per hour. In contrast to previous years, this new rate applies
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DFEH Issues Guidance for California Employers on Transgender Rights in the Workplace Transgender rights in the workplace are an important and expanding area of law. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibits employers from discriminating against transgender workers. Specifically, the FEHA prohibits discrimination based on sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression.
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