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Alternative Workweek
A Method of scheduling work that allows employees to work a standard workweek over less
than a five day period with a number of California requirements.
Asbestos Notification Act
The California Asbestos Act effective January 1,989, applies to the owners of buildings
constructed prior to 1979. It requires building owners who know that the building has
asbestos-containing construction materials to notify co-owners, employees, lessees, and
tenants of the presence of asbestos in the building.
Assembly Bill 1825
Requires sexual harassment training every 2 years for supervisors employed by employers
with 50 or more employees, and all government municipalities.
California Database Protection Act of 2003
California passed the Database Protection Act that requires any person, agency, or
organization that is doing business in California to notify any affected persons should such a
database breach occur.
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of leave for bonding
with a newborn or adopted child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition,
and or caring for the employee's own serious health condition.
California Labor Commissioner
,Sets and enforces rules for wages, deductions, vacation, jury-witnesses duty, meal and rest
periods, temporary military leave, the workweek, minors, employee access to personnel files,
discrimination, exempt status, independent contractors and more.
California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Protects only certain defined trade secrets, that is information, including a formula, pattern,
compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that derives independent
economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to other
persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and is the subject of
efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
Cal- COBRA
California Continuation of Benefits Replacement Act requires California Insurance carries
and HMOs to provide COBRA like coverage for employees of smaller employers (2-19
employees) not subject to COBRA.
Cal-OSHA
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides assistance to employers
and workers about workplace safety and health issues in California approved by Fed OSHA.
Cal Warn
The California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act expands on the
requirements of the federal WARN Act and provides protection to employees, their families
and communities by requiring employers to give affected employees and other state and local
60 days notice prior to a plant closing or mass layoff.
Wage Claim Adjudication
, Settles wage claims on behalf of workers for claims of unpaid wages, overtime, or vacation
pay.
Department of Labor Standards Enforcement
Also referred to as the Labor Commissioner ensures all employees are appropriately paid for
the work that they complete within the State of California.
Bureau of Field Enforcement
Investigates and enforces statutes covering Workers' Compensation insurance coverage, child
labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, industrial Welfare Commission orders, and group
minimum wage and overtime claims.
Public Works
Investigates and enforces statutes covering private contractors with regards to prevailing
wage law.
Retaliation Complaint Investigations
Investigates complains alleging discriminatory retaliation in the workplace.
Judgement Enforcement
Enforces judgements for unpaid wages and penalties.
Licensing and Registration
Processes licenses and registration for farm labor contractors, garment contractors, car
washes, studio teachers, talent agencies, special minimum wage workers, shelter workshops,
industrial homework, and individual using minors in door-to-door sales. Also, issues work
permits for minors as well as employer permits to employ child entertainers.
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Alternative Workweek
A Method of scheduling work that allows employees to work a standard workweek over less
than a five day period with a number of California requirements.
Asbestos Notification Act
The California Asbestos Act effective January 1,989, applies to the owners of buildings
constructed prior to 1979. It requires building owners who know that the building has
asbestos-containing construction materials to notify co-owners, employees, lessees, and
tenants of the presence of asbestos in the building.
Assembly Bill 1825
Requires sexual harassment training every 2 years for supervisors employed by employers
with 50 or more employees, and all government municipalities.
California Database Protection Act of 2003
California passed the Database Protection Act that requires any person, agency, or
organization that is doing business in California to notify any affected persons should such a
database breach occur.
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of leave for bonding
with a newborn or adopted child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition,
and or caring for the employee's own serious health condition.
California Labor Commissioner
,Sets and enforces rules for wages, deductions, vacation, jury-witnesses duty, meal and rest
periods, temporary military leave, the workweek, minors, employee access to personnel files,
discrimination, exempt status, independent contractors and more.
California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Protects only certain defined trade secrets, that is information, including a formula, pattern,
compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that derives independent
economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to other
persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and is the subject of
efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
Cal- COBRA
California Continuation of Benefits Replacement Act requires California Insurance carries
and HMOs to provide COBRA like coverage for employees of smaller employers (2-19
employees) not subject to COBRA.
Cal-OSHA
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides assistance to employers
and workers about workplace safety and health issues in California approved by Fed OSHA.
Cal Warn
The California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act expands on the
requirements of the federal WARN Act and provides protection to employees, their families
and communities by requiring employers to give affected employees and other state and local
60 days notice prior to a plant closing or mass layoff.
Wage Claim Adjudication
, Settles wage claims on behalf of workers for claims of unpaid wages, overtime, or vacation
pay.
Department of Labor Standards Enforcement
Also referred to as the Labor Commissioner ensures all employees are appropriately paid for
the work that they complete within the State of California.
Bureau of Field Enforcement
Investigates and enforces statutes covering Workers' Compensation insurance coverage, child
labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, industrial Welfare Commission orders, and group
minimum wage and overtime claims.
Public Works
Investigates and enforces statutes covering private contractors with regards to prevailing
wage law.
Retaliation Complaint Investigations
Investigates complains alleging discriminatory retaliation in the workplace.
Judgement Enforcement
Enforces judgements for unpaid wages and penalties.
Licensing and Registration
Processes licenses and registration for farm labor contractors, garment contractors, car
washes, studio teachers, talent agencies, special minimum wage workers, shelter workshops,
industrial homework, and individual using minors in door-to-door sales. Also, issues work
permits for minors as well as employer permits to employ child entertainers.
Legal Unit
