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Mellissa Schafer represents her clients in labor and employment matters in addition to workplace injury litigation. She defends employers facing a …

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "Agricultural Employees Given Another Reason to Use Sick Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the twelfth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me twelve drummers drumming and SB 1105. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 11 "No Vacation Time Prior to Utilizing Paid Family Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the eleventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eleven pipers piping and AB 2123. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 10 "Minimum Wage Updates"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the tenth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me ten lords a-leaping and AB 610, SB 828, and other minimum wage updates. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 9 "New Social Audit Requirements for Child Labor"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me nine ladies dancing and AB 3234. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 8 "Required Whistleblower Notices"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the eighth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me eight maids a-milking and SB 2299. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 7 "Captive Audience Meetings – Not Mandatory Anymore"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the seventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me seven swans a-swimming and SB 399. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "It's All OSHA"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me six geese a-laying and AB 2975, AB 1976, and SB 1350.

Workplace safety was at the forefront this year, and at the start of 2025, there will be multiple new additions to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 5 "Protections for Freelance Workers"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me five golden rings and SB 988. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 "Local Enforcement of Discrimination Protections Now in Play"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers.  On the fourth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me four calling birds and SB 1340. More ›

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 3 "Further Expansions in Discrimination Protections"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the third day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me three French hens, AB 1815, and SB 1137.  More ›