New and Noteworthy California Employment Legislation

At the end of each September in California, a flurry of legislative activity precedes the deadline for Governor Brown to sign or veto bills approved during the 2015 to 2016 legislative session. As in years past, a number of employment-related bills were signed into law by Governor Brown. The following alert highlights a few such bills that merit attention. Unless otherwise noted, all these laws go into effect January 1, 2017. As always, employers are advised to seek counsel with respect to the requirements and implications of each of these new laws.