California Enacts Sweeping Labor Law Reforms to Enhance Worker Protections and Clarify Anti-Discrimination Policies
Sacramento, Calif. — California is taking significant strides to enhance workplace fairness for diverse populations, emphasizing key changes in anti-discrimination laws, new protective acts for freelance employees, and revisions to family leave policies. The recent amendments to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), alongside other legislative updates, reflect the state’s ongoing commitment to ensuring an inclusive and equitable working environment for all Californians. One notable policy shift in the amendments is the modification of prerequisites for job applicants to possess a driver’s license. Employers are now prohibited from mandating a driver’s license unless driving … Read more