CalChamber | No More After-Hours Texts From Your Boss? Bill to Limit Employer Contact Passes First Vote – Sacramento Bee

Regulation Updates, State of CA

…Business groups who spoke against the bill said it would hurt competition and innovation in California, describing it as “problematic” and “overly broad.” “California has extremely strict laws that apply to non-exempt employees,” or hourly workers, and overtime, said...

Littler | High Court Lowers the Bar on Title VII Claims: “Significant” Harm No Longer Required

Regulation Updates, United States

On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that employees do not need to suffer “significant” harm to state a claim of discrimination under Title VII. In so ruling, the Court rejected a level of proof as to harm that many lower courts had long required Title VII...

CA | Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action

Coastside, Regulation Updates, State of CA

Concerning the Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program On March 27, 2024, the Office of Administrative Law approved and filed with the Secretary of State the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) regulatory action concerning the Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection...

SMC | Update on Reach Code Enforcement

Coastside, County of San Mateo, Regulation Updates

In 2023, the County adopted local amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code designed to shift toward an all-electric future, and away from reliance on methane gas. These local amendments are commonly referred to as “Reach Codes.” According to...

CAL Chamber | Tax Changes Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of as the Tax Deadline Looms

Regulation Updates, United States

But even if small business owners aren’t filing taxes themselves, it’s still important to stay informed about any tax changes during the year. Here are things small business owners should consider as the April 15 deadline looms. The Associated Press (No subscription...

Cal Chamber | California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise

Coastside, Regulation Updates, State of CA

…California restaurants, particularly pizza joints, have outlined plans to cut hundreds of jobs in the months leading up to the April 1 wage mandate, according to state records. Other operators said they have halted hiring or are scaling back workers’ hours. The...