On March 12, 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in Kumar v. Koester, dismissing a constitutional challenge to a university’s anti-discrimination policy that added “caste” as a protected class.
Effective January 1,...more
3/21/2025
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STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES -
Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025.
Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more
1/14/2025
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Starting July 1, 2024, all employers in California with more than 10 employees are now required to implement comprehensive workplace violence policies....more
7/3/2024
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