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Minimum Wage Increase

» Posted September 30, 2016News

According to the Assembly Floor Analysis, Senate Bill 3 is expected to result in increased wages for more than one-third of California’s employees. Currently, minimum wage in California is $10.00 per hour. For those employed by employers with more than 25 employees, the minimum wage will slowly start rising beginning with an initial hike in January to $10.50 until it reaches $15.00 in 2023. For smaller employees, there will also be wage increases beginning in 2019 and also resulting in a $15.00 minimum wage by 2023.

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HUD Issues New Guidelines on Domestic Violence Victims

» Posted September 30, 2016News

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently issued guidelines in an effort to protect victims of domestic violence, or similar crimes that involve the need for emergency services or police intervention.  Specifically, HUD reviewed local nuisance ordinances and the impact these ordinances may have on domestic violence victims.

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Legal Alert Regarding New Labor Code Requirements

» Posted September 30, 2016News

Assembly Bill 1978 started as a law designed to protect low-wage, immigrant women from sexual assault and rape. It has resulted in a mandatory administrative prerequisite for all homeowners associations that engage the services of janitorial companies, with hefty fines for failure to comply.

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David Wankel will be speaking at CACM’s Regional Forums regarding new legislation impacting community associations.

» Posted September 21, 2016News

David Wankel will be speaking with Brian Moreno at CACM’s Regional Forums regarding new legislation impacting community associations. The luncheons will be held in Los Angeles on October 25th, Ventura on October 26th and Irvine on November 1st.  More information on the luncheons can be found at cacm.org.

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On September 27, 2016, Denise Iger will be participating in the Free Legal Advice Luncheon for CAI’s Orange County Chapter.

» Posted September 21, 2016News

On September 27, 2016, Denise Iger will be participating in the Free Legal Advice Luncheon for CAI’s Orange County Chapter. The event is free for registered managers and community association volunteers. More information on the event can be found at: http://www.caioc.org/Calendar/Event/290~962203~1

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