These 2020 laws look to level playing field for California workers

For California employers, 2020 brings sweeping changes to equalize the workplace.
This playbook of new employment laws — aimed at shrinking the state’s mounting pay disparities, giving employees more power in the workplace and extending protections against racial discrimination — went into effect Jan. 1. Businesses should move swiftly to update policies and practices to reflect the new laws.
Expanded leaves, accommodations & other protections
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