We invite you to review our newly-posted November 2017 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:
Newly Enacted California Statutes
- Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Legislation;
- Parental Leave Protections Expanded;
- California Becomes A “Sanctuary State”;
- Mandatory Training To Prevent Gender Identity Harassment;
- New Restrictions On Inquiries Into Applicants’ Salary History;
- Employer Must Provide Assistance To Employees Injured By Domestic Terrorism; and
- Labor Commissioner’s Anti-Retaliation Jurisdiction Expanded.
New Case Law
- Employer May Be Liable For Sexual Harassment By Nonemployee Trespasser;
- Workers’ Compensation Decision Barred Employees’ FEHA Claims;
- Employer Was Not Liable For Marital Status Discrimination Or Failure To Investigate;
- Whistleblower’s Claim Should Not Have Been Dismissed;
- Employer’s Violation Of PAGA Need Not Be Knowing And Intentional;
- Taxicab Driver May Have Been An Employee Rather Than An Independent Contractor;
- DOL’s Interpretation Of Tip Credit Regulation Does Not Merit Judicial Deference; and
- Employer Is Not Liable For Injuries Caused By Employee Who Was En Route To Work.