Labor Laws In California
The State of California is notorious for its liberal, pro-employee court system and complex employment regulations. Labor laws in California typically favor employees, and employers have paid billions in settlements for a range of violations, such as wage and hour infractions, discrimination and wrongful termination. However, several high profile court cases in California recently favored [...]
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Employment lawsuits have risen to their highest peak in history, with almost 100,000 claims filed in 2010, according to the EEOC (99,922 to be exact). Incredibly, that number reflects a 31% increase from just 4 years ago when “only” 75,700 claims were filed! There is a never-ending flow of new court cases and decisions that [...]
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Most employers recognize that there are both federal and state laws that regulate how business is conducted. What many do not realize is how these state and federal approaches may vary. Employers in the state need to recognize that labor law in California differs from federal guidelines in many areas of employment legislation. Which law [...]
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