New California Employment Protections Take Effect for Marijuana Users
California is starting 2024 with new employment protections taking effect for marijuana users. Though they took effect on January 1 of this year, they stem from two laws passed...
California Releases Draft of Regulations Covering AI Use
December 18, 2023
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently revealed a draft of new regulations. This draft cites new protections for consumers, applicants, and employees....
California Additions to FEHA Expands Job Applicants Rights
November 21, 2023
The California Civil Rights Council recently issued new regulations that modify California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA regulates when and...
California Expands CCPA Protecting Residents and Sensitive Information
October 24, 2023
California residents will soon see a significant expansion to their privacy protections. Though California already has the California Consumer Privacy Act...
What to Know About California’s Updated Fair Chance Act
October 10, 2023
As of October 1, 2023, California has implemented regulations concerning applicants’ and employees’ criminal background checks. According to the changes,...
California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know
September 07, 2023
Employers in California must prepare for changes to the Fair Chance Act. The Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal...
California Office of Administrative Law Expands Definition of Employer
August 10, 2023
The Civil Rights Council proposed an amendment to California’s employment regulations concerning criminal history. As of July 24, California’s Office...
Bill Prohibiting Employers From Inquiring About Past Marijuana Use Passes California Senate
June 12, 2023
The California Senate has passed a bill banning employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s past use of marijuana. The legislation...
California FCRA Rulings Protect Against Claims of Technical Violations
April 12, 2023
Employers have achieved a significant win in the California Courts of Appeal. According to a challenge over technical violations under the Fair Credit Reporting...
California Bill Seeks To Greatly Limit Background Checks for Employment
April 5, 2023
Earlier, the California legislature introduced Senate Bill 809, also known as the Fair Chance Act of 2023. If passed, this bill would replace existing restrictions...