Ing to AB-1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, landlords in California are only permitted to increase rent by 5% plus 10% or the annual inflation rate, whichever is lower.
The ordinance amends Concord Municipal Code Chapter 19.40 Residential Tenant Protection Program and increases the “just cause” eviction protections, expands the City's rent registry, and establishes a rent stabilization program. The referendum process is controlled by state law.
All of Contra Costa County is subject to the rent and eviction regulations for the state of California. But the only city in Contra Costa County to have actual rent control laws is Richmond. This program is aimed at promoting community and neighborhood stability, healthy housing and affordability for Richmond tenants.
Employment law regulates the relationship between employers and employees. Labor law regulates the additional dimension that arises when employees select (or consider selecting) a labor union to represent them in their dealings with their employer.
Esa Ehmen-Krause. Esa Ehmen-Krause was appointed Chief Probation Officer in Contra Costa County on March 16, 2020.
After seven years of discussions -- and to cheers in the council chamber -- the Concord City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance Tuesday night, joining other Contra Costa County cities like Richmond and Antioch in controlling how much landlords can raise rents annually.
Understanding what qualifies as full-time employment in California requires consideration of both legal standards and benefits eligibility. ing to state labor laws, a full-time status usually involves working 40 hours per week. This designation comes with important protections and entitlements for employees.
On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed AB 1870, which amends Labor Code section 3550. The amendment requires that workers' compensation notices in the workplace include information concerning an injured employee's ability to consult a licensed attorney to advise them of their rights under workers' compensation laws.
If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.
On July 1, 2024, minimum wage for most larger facilities will increase to $23 per hour, $21 per hour for most smaller facilities, and $18 per hour for facilities with a large percentage of Medicare and Medicaid patients, rural independent hospitals, and small county facilities.