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Several new laws have been signed in California, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. Among many things, these laws include expanded employee protections, changes to leave policies, and freelancer contracts. The article below provides a summary of new laws for the new year. DLA Piper:Get Ready for 2025: New Laws for California Employers […]
On September 24, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of its “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” website, described as “a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers”. The AI Framework was not published by the DOL but […]
With the 2024 election in full swing in the US, employers should anticipate political discussions and activity in the workplace. From employees taking time off from work to vote to expressing their political opinions during work, employers should remember a few key points related to their employees’ rights to eliminate potential issues in the workplace. […]
Effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension. […]
On September 26, 2024, California enacted the amendments to clarify that race is “inclusive of traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles”. Protective hairstyles include such hairstyles as braids, locs, and twists. The bill applies retroactively since it is a declaration of existing law. Jackson Lewis:Assembly Bill 1815: Amendments […]
A Texas federal court on August 20, 2024 set aside the FTC Noncompete Clause Rule just weeks before it was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The court’s final judgment has a “nationwide effect,” halting the ban for all employers. The rule will not be enforced or otherwise take effect on September 4 as scheduled. […]
The August 1, 2023 edition of the form, which employers should be using, now has two different versions with two different expiration dates: July 31, 2026 or May 31, 2027 – either of which can be used until its expiration date. However, switching over to the new form sooner rather than later is encouraged. Jackson Lewis:USCIS […]
Effective January 1, 2025, employers are prevented from imposing work authorization verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law. If an employer asserts that a discrepancy exists in an employee’s employment verification information, the employer is obligated to provide the employee with certain notices. In addition, employees are afforded additional rights and protections […]
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which saw a 3.18% increase over the past year. Additionally, the minimum salary for full-time exempt employees […]
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO), a local ordinance that uniquely applies to employers with workers in the City of San Francisco, requires covered employers to make certain health care expenditures on behalf of their San Francisco-based employees. HCSO also applies to remote workers even if the employer has no other presence in or […]