With the internet ablaze over the recent apparent outing of a workplace romance among executives during a Coldplay concert, employers may be reviewing the legal implications of workplace relationships and considering options...more
7/25/2025
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Harassment ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Internal Investigations ,
Reputation Management ,
Retaliation ,
Risk Management ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Workplace Romances
The California Civil Rights Division has finalized regulations addressing employer use of artificial intelligence and automated decision systems. The proposed regulations, which are pending approval with the Office of...more
5/13/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
FEHA ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
State Labor Laws
As eyes turned toward Washington this week and what employers anticipate on a range of labor and employment law issues, practitioners are keeping a close eye on how the changing landscape at the federal level may impact state...more
1/24/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Minimum Wage ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Trump Administration ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Cal/OSHA has emerged from the pandemic with new tools, resources, and energy for enforcement efforts. As the agency increases its inspections and implements more thorough inspection strategies, it is more important than ever...more