This past week U.S. Labor Department Secretary, Julie Su made her way to Santa Rosa, CA
New Federal Protections for Farmworkers
Categories: California
Workplace Violence Prevention Act
Categories: California
In 2023, the California Legislature passed the first-of-its-kind Workplace Violence Prevention Act…
California Considers Workers’ Compensation Heat Illness Presumption for Agricultural Workers
Categories: California
In February 2024, California State Senator Dave Cortese introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1299.
The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 “California and Non-Competes – It’s a No-Go”
Categories: Employment Law
In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual “12 days of the holidays”
California Adopts Landmark Law for Fast-Food Workers
Categories: Employment Law
Traditionally, collective bargaining in the U.S. involves labor negotiations with management in one workplace or one company.
Rights of Farmworkers in California
Categories: Labor Law
As employees working in the State of California, agricultural workers have certain rights that are protected by law. These rights are protected under the federal Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Protection Act, which was enacted by Congress in 1970. The Act requires that employers provide their employees with working conditions that are safe and free of…
What should I do if I am injured by a co-worker?
Categories: Labor Law
Most workers spend more hours at their job than anywhere else. Many of them receive extensive training on their roles, security protocols, procedures, etc.
