The Times They Are A-Changin’

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Last week was a bit of a whirlwind. Seven Bay Area Counties issued shelter-in-place orders. The Federal government passed two new laws as part of a larger bill providing extensive paid time off for employers with less than 500 employees. Governor Newsom...
New Employment Laws for 2020 Signed by Governor Newsom

New Employment Laws for 2020 Signed by Governor Newsom

The California legislature and Gavin Newsom have been busy in 2019. The following is a list of the new legislation impacting California employers. Most laws go into effect January 1, 2020, but a few go into effect immediately. Thank you to Phyllis Cheng who does an...
Non-Solicitation Clause Unenforceable

Non-Solicitation Clause Unenforceable

Court Decision Casts Doubt on Non-Solicitation Clauses California is known for its strong prohibition on almost all forms of “non-compete” clauses. The Business and Professions Code states that “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful...
S.F. Minimum Wage Increases

S.F. Minimum Wage Increases

San Francisco minimum wage increases to $15.59 per hour on July 1, 2019. San Francisco, like many cities and counties in California, adopted a minimum wage rate higher than California or Federal minimum wage. The minimum wage increased to $15.00 on July 1, 2018, and...