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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against pregnant employees and requires reasonable accommodations for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy or...

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In March 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which voids predispute arbitration clauses in cases involving sexual harassment...

Feb 28, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California

On December 13, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision expanding remedies available to employees who prevail in an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge. In addition to backpay and reinstatement...

Feb 15, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California

On December 7, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law. One purpose of the Act is to empower survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment to come forward by nullifying the enforceability of...

Feb 15, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California

An exotic dancer’s wage and hour complaint against her employer was ultimately resolved after dueling arguments over which party lost track of the clock and who waived their right to challenge an arbitration decision...

Feb 14, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California

First, the buzz was all about “quiet quitting” as overworked employees quietly cut back on their tasks to help them cope with job stress. That trend was countered with “quiet firing” as supervisors who noticed the...

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It’s early in the new year—a time when people often assess priorities and look at what to expect in the future. That goes for human resources thinkers, too. With all the change the workplace has seen over the past few...

Feb 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California

Q: Can we ever request a non-birthing parent to take parental leave all at once or limit their intermittent leave, so they aren’t taking multiple blocks of time within the rolling 12-month period? Parental leave for...

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