Background Although the CA State government honed a budget surplus of nearly $100 billion dollars six months ago, it is now facing a budget deficit of $22.5 billion because of spiraling inflation and a weakening stock market, which is problematic given that the budget relies heavily on capital gains from CA’s wealthiest residents. Therefore, toContinue reading “California budget faces deficit: Newsom proposing spending cuts to balance the budget”
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California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?
What is CA SB 1162 and who is affected by it? On September 27,2022, Gov. Newsom and the CA State Legislature passed SB 1162, which is a new state law that would require employers to disclose the pay scales for their job postings. Starting on January 1, 2023, employers with at least 15 workers willContinue reading “California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?”
The War To Save Our Children
With the constant reports on daily news channels and their websites, and parents on high alert, a silent war has begun. Rainbow-colored drugs have become a familiar image to those who are aware of the ongoing danger but, to many children, these colorful pills look like they’re candy! With the upcoming holiday rapidly approaching andContinue reading “The War To Save Our Children”
California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions
In 2017, a California law was implemented to prevent “surprise bills” from out-of-network medical providers who work at in-network facilities. But when nearly 6 million Californians are blindsided with medical bills from practitioners not contracted with PPOs, it is clear that this 2017 law is not enough. The law does not protect those who getContinue reading “California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions”
Governor Newsom Mimics Texas Abortion Ban in New Anti-Gun Legislation
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Saturday plans to introduce legislation modeled after Texas’s controversial abortion ban to reduce the amount of weapons in the state. Governor Newsom argues that adding the threat of private lawsuits against gun manufactures is the most efficient way to keep guns off the streets in California. The proposed legislation isContinue reading “Governor Newsom Mimics Texas Abortion Ban in New Anti-Gun Legislation”
California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life
The Pacific Airshow was cut short last week to thousands of attendees in Huntington Beach, California after a report was confirmed October 2 of an oil spill five miles off the coast. The report was made a day after the alleged time of the leak, prompting controversy over the Houston based company’s slow reaction time.Continue reading “California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life”
Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/us/coronavirus-undocumented-california.html) Immigrants without legal status in California have been hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like millions of other Americans, they have lost jobs, wages and some have even lost their homes due to shutdowns and the economic fallout of the virus. In order to provide supportContinue reading “Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic”
California’s ACA 5 debate: to repeal or not repeal Prop 209?
In 1996, California amended the state’s constitution to allow Proposition 209 to disperse affirmative action within California and try to create equality in which prohibits state governmental institutions from considering race, sex, or ethnicity in areas of public employment, public contracting, and public education. However many Californians believed that the Proposition, in all actuality, didContinue reading “California’s ACA 5 debate: to repeal or not repeal Prop 209?”
A Comprehensive Examination of Operation Casino Royale
The LA City Council has been embroiled in an FBI investigation probe over racketeering and bribery accusations for over three years, codenamed “Operation Casino Royale.” A number of people have already pled guilty to these charges and still more are being investigated. To provide legal definitions, according to the Federal RICO Act, racketeering is: AContinue reading “A Comprehensive Examination of Operation Casino Royale”
Can an employer require employees to sign a Covid-19 Waiver?
Yes, the employer can require employees to sign a COVID-19 Waiver. Whether liability waivers can be signed depends on circumstances and industry in which an individual works. Essential industries such as food and beverages, health care and real estate require employees to be present at work and can be required to sign liability waivers forContinue reading “Can an employer require employees to sign a Covid-19 Waiver?”
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