New Year, New Laws Webinar

It is important that hoteliers stay informed of the latest labor and employment laws that will affect employers in 2024. Marking a year of unprecedented legislative activity, dozens of bills were signed into law including increases to paid sick leave requirements, new leave entitlements, workplace violence prevention requirements, rehire obligations for displaced workers, and more. Join Fisher Phillips Partner, Jeffrey Thurrell, as he unpacks the new California legislation that will shape the employer landscape in 2024 and beyond.

• SB 616 – Paid Sick Days – Increases paid sick days and increased accrual caps.
• SB 848 – Leave for Reproductive Loss – Allows employees to take up to 5 days of leave for a “reproductive loss event”.
• SB 553 – Workplace Violence – Requires employers to adopt workplace violence prevention plans and comply with recordkeeping and training requirements. 
• SB 700 – Cannabis Use – Makes it unlawful for employers to request information from applicants regarding prior use of cannabis.
• SB 476 – Food Handler Cards – Establishes guidelines for employers regarding food handling cards.

This webinar is essential for anyone who handles employee complaints, manages employees, or makes decisions impacting the workplace

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Speakers

Jeff Thurrell

Partner

Fisher Phillips

Jeff Thurrell is a Partner in Fisher Phillip’s Irvine office. His practice is focused on defending employment related lawsuits and administrative complaints on a variety of issues, including harassment, retaliation, and discrimination. Jeff represents employers in both state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).