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Employers: Is Your Grooming Policy Discriminatory?

By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. By Annette M. Barber, Esq. On July 3, 2019, California became the first state to ban discrimination against natural hair, including afros, braids, twists, and dreadlocks. Introduced by Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, Senate Bill 188 (SB 188) aims to “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace…
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California Pool Parties: Dangerously Fun

By Anastasia Markie, Esq. It’s August and temperatures are soaring. If you have a backyard swimming pool, the summer heat usually means one thing: BBQs and pool parties! Stock up on refreshing beverages…prepare the grill…get plenty of guacamole. Then invite your friends and family to come on over and let…
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California City & County Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2019

Along with the rise in temperatures, so goes the minimum wage for many California employees. Although the state minimum wage remains $11.00 per hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees) and $12.00 per hour for large employers (26 or more employees), as of July 1, 2019, several California cities…

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