The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more
1/10/2025
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My sexual harassment prevention training sessions always include a discussion of the common misconceptions about it. The news about pop star Lizzo brought some of these issues top-of-mind. A few issues to keep in mind; yes,...more
Effective July 1, 2022, all on-premise alcoholic beverage servers and their managers must take Responsible Beverage Training (“RBS Training”). This ABC approved training must be completed by August 31, 2022, or within 60...more
Getting ready to reopen in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how they differ...more
5/13/2021
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In the words of a mediator in a recent case, “at least you get a discount for not being an @ssh%le.”
Yes, many employers actually try to, and even succeed in doing the right thing. But doing the right thing, and proving...more
It may be the season for a pumpkin latte and too much candy, or finally breaking out those soft sweaters and fuzzy slippers as the weather starts to chill (even in Los Angeles). But it is also the season for new lawsuits. In...more
With so much going on for employers in 2020, let us not forget the #MeToo movement and related changes in California’s laws requiring sexual harassment prevention training. All employers with more than five employees...more
With so many businesses either re-opening or planning to reopen in California, let’s not forget that all employees (not just supervisors) must be trained in harassment prevention before year end. Yes, that’s right, all...more
Another mid-year reminder: California hotels and motels must train all employees on human trafficking awareness by January 1, 2020.
Per SB 970, hotel and motel employers must provide:
At least 20 minutes of “effective...more
I just returned (and yes, detoxed) from the Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference in Las Vegas.
I presented on wage-and-hour issues at the FLSA Unconference, and participated in a roundtable where attendees were able to...more
I’ve been doing a lot of harassment prevention training lately.
One reason is because it is an odd year (2019), and the requirement to train managers & supervisors started in 2005, so many California businesses are on an...more
What a year it has been for harassment claims. The biggest year in the 22 years I have been practicing law. It seems that every day there is a big new headline, and someone else powerful losing their job over harassment...more
I have been conducting harassment prevention training for California clients since AB 1825 became effective back in 2005. After presenting what must be hundreds of sessions in the last decade, I am always on the look-out for...more