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California Court of Appeal Determines Customer of Staffing Agency Is Employer Because of Direction and Control

Photo of Eric W. WittBy Eric W. Witt on Posted in California, Staffing Agency
In Jimenez v. U.S. Continental Marketing, Inc., the California Court of Appeal addressed whether the plaintiff and appellant, Elvia Velasco Jimenez, was an “employee” of a contracting employer under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In answering this question, the court also provided useful guidance to California businesses on the standard for whether an … Continue Reading

Amendments to FEHA Regulations Effective April 1, 2016

Photo of BakerHostetlerBy BakerHostetler on Posted in California
On April 1, 2016, amendments to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations will become effective. While the amendments bring the regulations into compliance with various recent statutory changes and case law interpretations, they also contain several new requirements that impact mandatory employer policies, trainings, and notices. New Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy … Continue Reading
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