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New California Laws Effective Immediately on the Processing of Union Dues, Mass Communications Regarding Union Membership, and New Employee Orientations

by pddg_admin | Jun 28, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

On June 27, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed the State Budget Act along with several trailer bills, including Senate Bill 866.  This bill takes effect immediately and applies to public employers, including school districts, community college districts, and county...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Agency Fees Unconstitutional in Janus v. AFSCME

by pddg_admin | Jun 27, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court decided today in favor of Janus and against unions, ruling that mandatory agency fees paid to public-sector unions by non-union members violate their First Amendment rights and are thus unlawful.  [See Court’s decision here] ...

Webinar: Janus v. AFSCME, Prepare Now for District Compliance

by pddg_admin | Jun 18, 2018 | Publications

On June 18 representatives from Dannis Woliver Kelley (DWK), California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), and School Services of California (SSC) presented a special webinar on Janus v. AFSCME, Prepare Now for District Compliance. If you missed the...

Classified Employee’s Probationary Period Extended Due to Leave of Absence

by pddg_admin | Jun 1, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

In a narrow decision based on specific facts involving temporary total disability, a California Court of Appeal recently addressed circumstances when a classified probationary employee’s probationary period may be extended beyond one year. Background In...

Preparing Now for the U.S. Supreme Court’s Anticipated Decision in Janus v. AFSCME – DWK Responds to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

by pddg_admin | May 11, 2018 | Publications

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