Israel Desks - February 2020 Edition

41 The Heart of Employee Rights Under CCPA: Attorney General Modifies Guidance Shepperd Mullin Transparency and communication are cornerstones of a successful relationship- and the employment relationship is no exception. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) came into effect on January 1, 2020, bestowing two landmark rights on California employees, applicants, contractors, emergency contacts, and dependents: (1) the right to notice about what personal information an employer collects and the purpose of collection; and (2) the right to sue with statutory damages if sensitive data is compromise d. Read more What's Trending in Food and Beverage Class Actions? Shepperd Mullin Recent lawsuit claims stem from ingredient origins, the use of sweeteners, packaging and the treatment of animals and the environment during production . Read more. 2020 projections Howard Kennedy What do you think will be the key cases and changes in the law in the year ahead? Over the course of the coming weeks, Howard Kennedy’s lawyers will release their 2020 projections in a series of insights, each highlighting what lies ahead in their specialist areas of la w. Read more. Will 2020 be the year corporate responsibility takes hold? Howard Kennedy Corporate responsibility continues to mature and become mainstream – this is largely due to a shift toward “values.” A company’s approach to its operations is a reflection of its values, as well as the values of its customers, employees and investors.Companies and their stakeholders are increasingly standingup for values such as inclusion, empathy and environmental preservatio n. Read more. IsraelDesks News from Around the Globe Provided by IsraelDesks Platinum Member Firms 01