Legislative News
Biden NLRB Rules Employers Cannot Limit Union Insignia Without Good Reason
In what has become an all too familiar practice of overruling and reinstating precedent based on the political party in control of the Executive Branch, last week, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) reinstated the test that applies when analyzing whether an employer’s dress code or uniform policy interferes with employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. In Tesla Inc., 370 NLRB No. 131 (Aug. 29, 2022), at issue was an employer policy requiring employees to wear a designated uniform in its production facility and prohibiting employees from wearing any unauthorized clothing, including tee shirts with union insignia.
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Tracking and Opposing Potentially Negative Ordinances Before the Burden Falls on Security Companies
SIAC Needs your support! We’re working every day to secure your business and bottom line. Alarm ordinances can vary greatly, we represent your interests by promoting the Model Alarm Ordinance which is fair and balanced.
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BSIS Seeks Subject Matter Experts for Development Workshops, QM Exam Prep
The Bureau is looking for new Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the private security, private investigator, alarm, collateral recovery, and locksmith industries. As an expert, you will have the opportunity to contribute to your profession by assisting the Bureau in its Occupational Analysis and Exam Development processes.
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West Hollywood Ordinance Significantly Expands Guaranteed Leave
As of July 1, 2022, West Hollywood employers are subject to a new ordinance that establishes significant changes to citywide guaranteed leave provisions.
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California Court Rules that Employers May Be On The Hook For Unreimbursed Remote Work Expenses
Last week, in a decision of interest to California employers, a California judge denied Amazon’s request to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the company had no policy in place to reimburse employees for expenses incurred while working from home, in violation of state law.
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Newsom Signs New Legislation
Governor Newsom just signed new legislation amending B & P Code Section 17602 dealing with “Automatic Renewals.” The section was originally added a few years ago and provided certain conditions if the contract automatically renewed for a period in excess of thirty (30) days. Much has previously been written about the section.
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Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Becomes Effective on October 24, 2021 for Multiple States/Area Codes 988 Becomes Available Nationwide on July 16, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted “988” as a new 3-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Wireless customers may dial either 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the Lifeline now. Landline customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach…
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Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. Here’s why.
Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. The September 14 election saw 44% voter turnout, lower than the 61.2% turnout seen in the 2003 recall of Governor Davis. Ultimately, 63.8% of those who voted chose to keep Newsom in office while 36.2% voted to oust him.
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Will Governor Newsom Defeat the Recall?
The Legislature has just one week before adjourning the 2021 session on September 10. Governor Newsom will have until October 10 to act on the hundreds of bills that are making their way to his desk this week and next. As we’ve reported previously, we expect that the Governor will defer much of this work until after his September 14 recall election.
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Sacramento Legislators Prepare for Busy Weeks Ahead
The Legislature will return from its summer recess on August 16. Upon its return, it will have only three and a half weeks to complete its work before adjournment on September 10.
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California Comeback: Legislative update
The Legislature adjourned for their summer recess on July 15. It has been an intensely busy year in Sacramento and recess couldn’t have come soon enough.
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Will Governor Newsom Be Recalled? Legislative Update
On June 28, Governor Newsom signed California’s $267 billion budget. However, as we’ve reported previously, the signed budget contains the appropriations to spend state funds, but much work continues to finalize the budget behind the scenes. The annual Budget Act is always accompanied by a number of “trailer bills” which enact policy changes needed to implement the budget.
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