Advertisement On September 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed several bills that will affect California employers. The following summarizes key aspects of these new laws. Unless otherwise noted, the new laws are effective January 1, 2019. Major Changes to the Definition of “Hostile Work Environment” Harassment Senate Bill (“SB”) 1300 significantly expands the circumstances in which … Continue reading #MeToo Movement Inspires Avalanche of New Laws Affecting California Employers