Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 45 (“AB 45”) into law on October 6, 2021. AB 45 is landmark legislation for the Cannabidiol (“CBD”) and hemp infused product industry in California. CBD and hemp infused products became widely available across the country following the federal government’s adoption of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Recreational
Federal COVID-19 Discrimination Case Provides Essential Reminder for California Employers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, it has had a multitude of evolving impacts on the operation of the workplace. One impact is the increased number of requests employers are receiving from employees for reasonable accommodations. These increases are attributed to various factors, which have evolved as the pandemic has progressed. At the outset of
Accommodating the Religious Practices of a Diverse Workforce
Religious diversity, including the protection of religious minorities, is a core American value, as shown by its prominent placement in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, in the establishment and free exercise clauses. California is, unsurprisingly, a leader in religious diversity. Many religious believers adhere to, and find deep meaning in, religious observances including
Your Employee Did What?? – HR Lessons Learned From Real Cases – 2015 Edition
It’s that time of year again when we look at some of the unbelievable employment cases and what lessons may be learned from them.
The “Devil’s” in the Details
Velma Craig sued the City of New York, her former employer, because the City refused to accommodate her religious beliefs. Craig, a school safety officer, would