On Monday morning, August 19, 2019, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 392, a police use-of-force bill that redefines the circumstances under which the use of lethal force by a peace officer is considered justifiable. The law is intended to encourage law enforcement to increasingly rely on alternative methods such as less-lethal force or de-escalation
Supreme Court Rules That State Voters May Ban Affirmative Action Policies
This blog post was authored by Steven Tang.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that state voters may choose to prohibit the consideration of race in governmental decisions, in particular with respect to public school admissions. The decision came on April 22, 2014, in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action (2014) 572 U.S.
Covered CA Exchange is Open for Enrollment – What if Your Employees Make a Move?
This blog post was authored by Jessica Frier
What is the so-called “individual mandate”?
Beginning January 1, 2014, individuals are required to maintain health insurance coverage, or face a tax penalty unless certain exemptions apply. The individual mandate applies to all individuals except for the following:
- Is a member of a recognized religion opposed to
Deadline Approaching: Employers With 50 Or More Employees Should Prepare Now For The Affordable Care Act’s Assessable Payment
This guest post was authored by Heather DeBlanc.
As you know, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will require large employers to provide “substantially all” of its full-time employees (and their dependents) the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage at an affordable rate. Employers who fail to provide this will be assessed
U.S. Supreme Court unanimous decision: private individuals retained to carry out government work are entitled to seek qualified immunity in section 1983 suit
This guest post was authored by Jennifer M. Rosner
Nicholas Delia, a firefighter employed by the City of Rialto missed work after becoming ill on the job. Suspicious of Delia’s extended absence, the City hired a private investigation firm to conduct surveillance on him. When Delia was seen buying fiberglass insulation and other building supplies
Public Officials And Employees Ethical Obligation To Avoid Even Indirect Financial Conflicts Of Interest
Public employees and officials have ethical obligations that are unique to them and are part and parcel of their roles in the public sector. For example, they are required to act in the best interests of the public at all times. They are charged with the fiduciary duty to protect and manage public funds, and