Archive for Labor Code 1102.5

Silent but Deadly? AB 1947 Packs a Punch for Retaliation Claims

With little public recognition in light of the ongoing pandemic-related legislation, Governor Newsom recently approved AB 1947 – legislation that will have significant impact on employers.  AB 1947 amends two specific provisions of the Labor Code relating to employee retaliation claims – Section 98.7, which enables workers to…

Blowing the Whistle…Paying the Piper

Whistleblowing in the workplace recently got a lot more expensive for California employers.  A recent California Court of Appeals decision, Todd Hawkins et al. v. City of Los Angeles, has reminded employers — again — about how costly a whistleblower case can be. Blowing the Whistle… Anyone following the…