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Non-compete clauses used to stifle workers’ abilities to change careers, begin new initiatives, and contribute to the workforce will now shift the challenge of retaining an employee to the employer. One of the goals in banning non-compete clauses is to provide employees with better wages and working conditions for employers to retain their services. …
New laws that have taken effect this year protect employees from retaliation after engaging in certain protected activities. A rebuttable presumption was created under the law should an employee experience adverse reactions by an employer within 90 days of the protected activity.…
Lorrie Walker of Walker Law Firm has been featured in a recent article by KPBS News. The article highlights a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against an ICE detention center, focusing on allegations of medical neglect within the facility.
The lawsuit centers around the representation of a nurse who was wrongfully terminated after speaking out against the treatment of immigrants at the detention center.…
A new California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law took effect on January 1, 2024. Based on this law, employers are required to provide most workers with a minimum of 40 hours or five days off each year. This applies to full-time, part-time, and temporary personnel who meet certain requirements. …
New workplace violence protection laws in California will require employers to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan soon. These laws set a new standard for businesses and pave the way for additional protections under employment laws in San Diego.
A company’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan should create guidance for the following directives:
This plan should be readily available to employees and consist of an independent document or be included in a company’s injury and illness prevention plan (IIPP). …