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Though she was raised in California, Simone is also Swiss, which explains her love for skiing and cheese.

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California’s Temporary Military Leave Law
08/06/2024
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog

In California, temporary military leave gives certain rights to employees of public agencies who take time away from work to serve in the reserves, the National Guard, or the Naval Militia. While this leave may be less common than sick leave, vacation, or maternity and paternity leave, it’s...

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New Year, New Rebuttable Presumption!
01/04/2024
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog

On October 8, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 497 into law, which amends Labor Code sections 98.6, 1102.5, and 1197.5 effective January 1, 2024. The amendments establish a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an employer takes an adverse action against an employee within ninety (90) days...

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