What California’s Labor Law Changes Might Predict for the Rest of the US with Michael Kalt

In episode 84, Coffey talks with Michael Kalt about the California labor law landscape and its influence on the rest of the US.

They discuss the differences between California laws and the rest of the US; the California legislative cycle; what happened in 2022 that will roll out this year and how companies should prepare for it; bereavement leave; legal marijuana usage; paid sick leave; changes in pay equity; contraceptive policies; pay transparency; and what's on the agenda for 2023.

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About our Guest:

Michael Kalt is an employment lawyer and a partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo and helps employers and HR professionals stay compliant with an always-changing California legal landscape. He is also the Government Affairs Director for CalSHRM, helping to provide the much needed HR voice on pending legislation. In his spare time, Michael enjoys traveling, body boarding and attending heavy metal concerts.

Michael Kalt can be reached at 

https://www.wilsonturnerkosmo.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkalt 

https://www.twitter.com/michaelkalt_law

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize the main differences between the California labor law and the rest of the U.S. 

2. Understand California’s influence on state and federal labor law.

3. Analyze policies and strategies to ensure legal compliance.