In this June 7, 2018 CLE, Leech Tishman attorneys discussed the unique challenges facing companies with employees in California.
Below is a recording of the June 7, 2018 presentation.
West Coast Business & Client Relations Partner Philip A. Toomey discussed California’s unique employment laws and the state’s unique approach to discrimination, as well as elimination of bias in the workplace.
Employment Associate Eric J. Wu discussed California’s Dynamex decision and its effect on classifying independent contractors. Eric discussed the significance of the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders, meal and rest period requirements, and employment arbitration. Eric also discussed OSHA rules and regulations in California, as well as the state’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (“Proposition 65”).
Immigration Chair and Partner Cristina Perez discussed California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450) and its affect on employer’s immigration obligations and record-keeping requirements.