A number of California cities raised their minimum wages as of July 1 – do you need to adjust your pay practices? Check out our comprehensive chart below....more
The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more
7/9/2025
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A federal judge in Texas just tossed out Biden-era reproductive healthcare privacy protections, halting a 2024 final rule with nationwide effect. The rule, which largely took effect in December and created new HIPAA privacy...more
6/26/2025
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Today’s corporate leaders face a wide range of potential security threats, and recent high-profile incidents have brought that vulnerability into sharp focus. Executives are increasingly at risk of becoming targets of violent...more
April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and employers should use this as an opportunity to learn more about this critical safety issue and how to address it. We’ll cover the latest workplace violence data and...more
4/14/2025
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In the waning days of the Biden administration, federal workplace safety officials finally scrapped plans to finalize an outdated COVID-19 regulation – but started the ball rolling on a broader infectious disease standard...more
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
12/12/2024
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When FP surveyed employers across the country about their position on testing applicants for cannabis and related topics, some interesting industry-specific information was revealed that could open eyes for those in...more
Federal workplace safety officials plan to release a proposed rule later this year aimed at preventing workplace violence in the healthcare industry, giving you time to prepare for the potential of increased compliance...more
The California Supreme Court just ruled that public employers are not subject to civil penalties under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). In a pivotal decision, the court held that public entities,...more
A new law that took effect last month requires most California employers to develop a workplace violence prevention program, and if you aren’t familiar with your new obligations, now is the perfect time for you to ensure your...more
In a recent turn of events, California’s new law raising the healthcare minimum wage will likely be (slightly) delayed. SB 525 was initially set to take effect in less than two weeks, but state lawmakers are now considering a...more
Healthcare data breaches are occurring more frequently and on larger scales than ever before – and while you defend against cyberattacks and other external threats, make sure you do not overlook the critical role your...more
5/22/2024
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The federal government recently changed how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity for the first time in over 25 years – which means employers will soon need to revise their data-collection forms for EEO-1 filings and...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
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Governor Gavin Newsom just signed into law a bill which provides that California trial court proceedings are not automatically suspended during the appeal of an order dismissing or denying a petition to compel arbitration....more
A new law signed by Governor Newsom on October 13 will significantly impact California health care employers statewide by raising the minimum wage for nearly all health care employees – hourly and salaried – and providing...more
You may have read recent headlines about companies making moves to bring more workers back onsite. Even Zoom — the online meeting platform that got many people through the pandemic — is calling for a bigger in-person presence...more
California regulators are about to adopt a far-reaching heat illness standard for indoor work areas that will be triggered when the temperature reaches 82 degrees Fahrenheit. If adopted in its current form, the Cal/OSHA...more
The California Court of Appeal issued a blow to employers this week by taking yet another step toward eliminating their ability to round employee time punches. Although the California Supreme Court will ultimately weigh in,...more
The California Supreme Court ignored guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court Monday when it ruled that employees can still proceed with parts of their lawsuits against employers even if the PAGA portions of their claims are...more
The California Supreme Court handed employers a win last week by making it clear that they do not have a duty to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to employees' household members. The court didn’t go so far as to say such claims...more
A federal appeals court just paved the way for California employers to continue utilizing mandatory arbitration agreements with employees and job applicants. You may be familiar with the litigation roller coaster of...more
Employers are living in a world where business and workplace operations are increasingly becoming more technology driven and data intensive. From a workplace perspective, employers are more heavily relying upon technology to...more
California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) law, previously set to expire in September, was extended to December 31. While you may be preparing to move past the set of obligations that came along with this law,...more