Summary

The California State Legislature recently passed a series of new employment laws that will impact employers beginning January 1, 2023, or in the near future. Three of the most significant new laws concern wage transparency, off-duty cannabis use, and the creation of a civilian law making council for the fast-food industry. These new laws and their implications for employers are summarized below.

Required Pay Scale Information in Job Postings and Data Retention Requirements (Senate Bill 1162)

California law already requires employers to provide the pay scale for positions upon reasonable request by an applicant in certain circumstances, including after the initial interview with the employer. However, California has now joined a growing list of states, including Colorado, Washington, New York City, to require even more wage transparency. What does this mean for employers?

1. Does it apply to me?

• This new law applies to California employers and outside employers with California employee?

2. What do I have to do?

• An employer with 15 or more employees must include the hourly or salary wage range for a position in any job posting. This includes an employer’s use of a third party to announce, post, publish, or otherwise make known a job posting.
• Upon reasonable request, employers with 15 or more employees must also provide the pay scale for a position to an applicant applying for employment.
• Upon request, all employers must provide the pay scale to currently...

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