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California Joins Other States in Placing Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks

On October 10, 2011, Governor Brown signed into legislation Assembly Bill No. 22, which generally prohibits employers from using an applicant’s or employee’s credit history in making employment decisions. 

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New California Law Requires Written Contract for Commission Pay Arrangements

Governor Brown signed into law AB 1396, which requires commission pay arrangements to be set forth in a written contract. 

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California Employers Must Now Provide Health Benefits for Four Months for Pregnancy Disability

This week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 299, legislation requiring California employers to continue group health coverage to employees on pregnancy disability leave for up to four months. 

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New Posting Requirement
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

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