It is often said that it is impossible for an employer to fully comply with all of California's employment laws. They are just too numerous, too complicated and too often changing - and seldom for the better. There are so many traps for the unwary, but the stakes of getting it wrong are quite high for California employers. A simple mistake can lead to a seven-figure jury verdict or a class action lawsuit. CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAW: AN EMPLOYER'S GUIDE is the go-to guide for anyone who must contend with employment law in California as part of their day-to-day work, including employers based outside of California who have employees working in the state. This valuable reference is updated to address new developments in 2022, including: New requirement for bereavement leave. New requirement for publishing pay scale when posting job openings. New requirements for employers under the California Privacy Rights Act.

New discrimination protections for decisionmaking regarding reproductive health. New right to take leave under CFRA to care for a "designated person." Further limitations on time clock rounding. New restrictions on arbitration of claims for sexual harassment and sexual assault. Coming limits on drug testing for marijuana.