Articles Tagged with California Employment Lawyer

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AdobeStock_621812775-300x200As we step into 2024, California employers need to brace themselves for a wave of new employment laws that will shape the dynamics between businesses and their workforces. A series of new legislation, along with revisions to existing laws, demand the attention of all employers. If you have particular inquiries about the implications of these new laws on your business, the California employment lawyers at Structure Law Group stand ready to assist you.

Here’s a concise overview of some pivotal new employment laws to consider as your business navigates 2024:

Non-Compete Clauses & Unfair Competition (Effective January 1, 2024):

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AdobeStock_466265284-300x200As an employer, it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of employment laws. Specifically, we are talking about California’s laws regarding the classification of independent contractors. These laws have seen several changes over the past few years.

If you are an employer in California, you need to be aware of the current independent contractor laws in California to ensure that you classify your workers in compliance with state law and avoid harsh penalties for misclassification.

Employers can avoid problems with the misclassification of workers by working with an experienced employment lawyer. At Structure Law Group, our lawyers help understand employers their rights and obligations to ensure their compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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AdobeStock_189991100-300x200In 2018, lawmakers in California extended sexual harassment training requirements to employers who employ five or more employees and required such training for both supervisors and non-supervisors. When the law passed, the original deadline to complete anti-harassment training was set to January 1, 2020.

However, in 2019, California extended the deadline for initial compliance to January 1, 2021. Under the sexual harassment training requirements, covered employers (companies with at least five employees) must provide:

  • One hour of training to non-supervisory employees; and
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