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Stock Option Grants Wages Under CA Labor Code: Understanding the Recent Case of Shaw v. Skillz, Inc
Are stock option grants “wages” under California law? The recent case of Shaw v. Skillz, Inc. answers that question in the negative – i.e., holding that stock option grants are not “wages” under the CA Labor Code. The CA Labor Code defines “wages” as “all amounts for...
California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
The application window has opened only until June 29th, this Thursday, for the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program. Qualified organizations with 26-49 employees who paid supplemental sick leave during 2022...
Harnessing Technology: Five Key Strategies for HR
One Minute Update: Imagine a future where your HR department is more efficient, inclusive, and strategic. That future is here, thanks to technology. Today, I'd like to share five key areas where technology helps transform HR operations. Firstly, let's talk about...
Current state of mandatory arbitration agreements in the employment context in California
One Minute Update: In 2019, California passed AB51, prohibiting employers from requiring job applicants or employees to sign a mandatory arbitration agreement as a condition of employment. AB51 was quickly enjoined by a federal trial court, and, in February...