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Seeking Salary History May Be Banned
The California Assembly this week passed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that exposes employers to costly litigation for inquiring into an applicant’s prior...
Legislative Flurry as Deadlines Near
As Alert went to print, fiscal committees in both houses of the Legislature were scheduled to review numerous bills placed on the suspense files...
Californians Rely on Judicial Branch to Ensure, Protect, Access to Justice
“Separation of powers,” “judicial independence” and “rule of law” are abstract concepts with important implications.
At an abstract level, most Americans cannot identify with these...
Steps to Consider When Employee Leaves Behind Personal Belongings
My employee quit without notice and left behind in her office some framed family photos and a few large pieces of artwork. What should...
Positive Drug Test Results Hit 12-Year High
American workers tested positive for illicit drugs at the highest rate in 12 years, according to an analysis of more than 10 million workforce...
Job Creator Workforce Development Bill Moves to Senate
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported education bill aiming to increase the pool of skilled workers has passed the Assembly with unanimous support.
AB 669 (Berman;...
Senate Sends Tax Penalty Relief Bill to Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill providing relief from penalties when a late tax payment is due to the Board of Equalization (BOE) website...
Bill with Multiple Tax Hikes Passes Senate Policy Panel
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer proposing multiple tax hikes on state employers, making California even less competitive, passed the Senate Governance and...
Assembly Committee Reviewing Fiscal Implications of Immigration Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that puts employers in a no-win situation between federal immigration enforcement and state enforcement was put on hold...
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