California Amends Whistleblower Notice Requirements; Los Angeles County Introduces Fair Chance Ordinance

California Amends Whistleblower Notice Requirements; Los Angeles County Introduces Fair Chance Ordinance

California Whistleblower Notice Requirements
Starting January 1, 2025, California employers must comply with updated whistleblower protection notice requirements under Assembly Bill 2299.  The new law provides that the Labor Commissioner will develop a model list outlining employees’ rights and responsibilities under whistleblower laws.  Employers must post this model list.

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
Effective September 3, 2024, Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance imposes new responsibilities on employers of 5 or more employees, regarding the criminal histories of job applicants and current employees.  Employers must include statements in job postings affirming that qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.  Conditional offers of employment cannot be based on criminal history until after an individualized assessment is conducted.  New procedures for adverse action notifications and criminal background checks are now required.

Employers should:

  • •Stay tuned for the release of the official Whistleblower model list.
  • •Review and adjust hiring policies to comply with the new ordinance.
  • •Train hiring personnel on the requirements of the Fair Chance Ordinance.
  • •Consult legal counsel to ensure all practices align with these updates.

 

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