Gov. Gavin Newsom’s September 30 deadline to sign or veto legislation brought a new slate of employment laws governing artificial intelligence, discrimination, wages, leave and other workplace issues. Many take effect in 2027 and will require California employers to review existing policies, practices and workplace technology.
California lawmakers are taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence is shaping the workplace—and what it means for employers.
A new slate of proposed legislation—supported by organized labor and policymakers involved in recent worker protection efforts—aims to introduce guardrails around the use of AI on the job. Two key bills—SB 951 and SB 947—take different but complementary approaches.
Michael Sullivan & Associates is once again proud to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles! On November 11th, CHLA will be holding its annual Pedal4Kids fundraiser at Cyclebar in Santa Monica.The event will raise funds to support the Division of Urology, funding world class surgical care, education, family support, and research. The Division of Urology at CHLA, #6 in the Best Hospitals US News and World Report, is one of the busiest and most comprehensive programs of its kind. CHLA physicians care for 12,000 patients and perform more than 3,000 surgeries annually.
If you can't join us at the Pedal4Kids event this year, please consider donating to CHLA on our "Rhino's Team" web page on the CHLA site. We hope to see you on November 11th!
Date & Time: June 14th, 2023 - 11:00 AM - 12:00PM
Register at: msa.news/06-14-23-webinar
California employers are not strangers to the ever-evolving minefield of compliance exposure under our unique employee-friendly state laws. Join employment law trial attorney Eric De Wames on June 14th, for an attorney’s perspective on key trends and common pitfalls in the wage and hour world. Get up to speed on the latest trends and strategies to avoid litigation exposure and defend claims when they arise. Attendees will obtain insights on pros and cons to arbitration agreements, PAGA action trends, and compliance suggestions to avoid exposure.
Space is limited, so register today!
When the COVID-19 Pandemic brought new attention to occupational health and safety, Michael Sullivan and Associates became the go-to resource for clients and all California employers. Through countless free webinars and the acclaimed live e-book, Navigating COVID-19: A Legal Guide for California Employers, we guided employers through the ever-changing emergency mandates and the onslaught of new legislation.
On Tuesday a deal was struck between Gov. Newsom and California lawmakers to provide a new Supplemental Sick Leave similar to the one that expired on September 30. Those who follow my webinars may recall I predicted this would occur in delayed fashion after the 9/30 expiration (e.g. the March 2021 retroactive extension), but this was well beyond any predicted delay. Although not yet in final form, here are the components we expect:
Your employees are what make your company operate so efficiently. At this tumultuous time in world history, some businesses are taking advantage of their workforce. However, the best companies are always and will always put the rights of their employees first. This can be in the form of simple policy change or may even include complete overhaul of their processes. In today’s blog, Michael Sullivan & Associates, the top-rated law firm in California, will be going over some of the ways companies can protect their employees and ultimately strengthen their business through a strong bond with their workforce .
