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Sept3
California 60-Day Waiting Period Limitation Repealed
On August 15, 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1034 ("SB 1034"), which, effective January 1, 2015, repeals the 60-day waiting period limit imposed on certain health insurance plans in California.
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Jul15
California Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements of Commissioned Employee Exemption
Based on an article written by Stacey E. James and Joshua D. Levine with Littler Mendelson, there has been substantial litigation regarding whether and how employers may satisfy California minimum wage requirements for compensation plans involving commissions.
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Jul3
California Updates Wage Orders for ALL Industries
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently revised all 17 industry Wage Orders. The DIR amended sections 4(A) and 10(C) in orders No. 1 through No. 15, and sections 4(A) and 9(C) in order No. 16. Employers are required to post a copy of the industry Wage Order that applies to their business in a place where employees can read it easily. Use the correct industry Wage Order(s), which now bear a revision date of July 2014 (07/2014).
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Jun30
ca supreme court rules unauthorized workers can sue their employer for alleged employment law violations
According to an article drafted by AALRR (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo), "On June 26, 2014, the California Supreme Court held that all employees, regardless of immigration status, are entitled to all of the protections, rights and remedies provided under California employment laws and held that California law is not pre-empted by federal immigration law prohibiting employment of unauthorized workers. Salas v. Sierra Chemical."
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Jun25
California Assembly panel rejected a bill that would raise the state's minimum wage again
With multiple Democrats not voting, a California Assembly panel on Wednesday rejected a bill that would raise the state's minimum wage beyond the boost agreed to in 2013.
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Jun24
the definition of "spouse" under the FMLA to include legally married same-sex spouses
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a notice of proposed rule-making to revise the definition of "spouse" under the FMLA to make it clear that the FMLA applies to legally married same-sex spouses, regardless of where they live.
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Jun9
Federal COBRA Model Notices Updated
The White House recently updated model notices informing workers of their eligibility to continue health care coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
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Jun7
Untimely OSHA Complaints May Turn Into NLRB Unfair Labor Practice Charges
According to a post by Mark S. Spring with Carothers, DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, complaints about unsafe working conditions filed with federal OSHA may also constitute National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) violations, in certain circumstances.
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