Last month, the California Legislature voted to join what it refers to as “the movement to legalize and regulate the non-medical use of cannabis” across the United States, including offering employment protection for such use.

California’s governor has signed AB 1041, which, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, expands the definition of a “family member” under the California Family Rights Act and California’s Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act to include a “designated person.”

This Littler Lightbulb sheds some light on issues employers should keep in mind as we approach the November 8 mid-term elections.

In this case the union filed a grievance on behalf of an employee who died at age 66 while still an active employee, alleging the employer violated the Collective Agreement by reducing the life insurance entitlement at age 65.

In 2018, the District of Columbia enacted the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act. Among other things, the Act imposes obligations on employers that employ tipped employees, including significant training and reporting requirements.