In its August 11, 2025 decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court (S284498), the California Supreme Court clarified the reach of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.98, the 30-day arbitration fee payment rule. While...more
8/14/2025
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Cal Code of Civil Procedure ,
California ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Fees ,
Forfeiture ,
Statutory Interpretation
As federal immigration enforcement activities continue to impact California workplaces, employers must understand their obligations when presented with requests for employee records. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act...more
7/1/2025
/ California ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Form I-9 ,
Government Agencies ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Notice Requirements ,
Workplace Safety
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles area continue to profoundly impact our community, presenting complex challenges for employers and the workforce. As evacuation orders, curfews, and hazardous conditions persist, it is...more
1/14/2025
/ Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Compliance ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Training ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wildfires ,
Workplace Safety
As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more
12/23/2024
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Audits ,
California ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Compliance ,
Construction Industry ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
FEHA ,
Independent Contractors ,
Job Ads ,
Minimum Salary ,
Minimum Wage ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Penalties ,
Popular ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workers’ Compensation