As wearable technology continues to evolve, smart glasses are becoming an increasingly popular accessory. While these devices offer numerous benefits, they also present unique legal challenges, particularly in California,...more
3/13/2025
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Espionage ,
OCR ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Management ,
Smart Devices ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Many of you know that there is no rhyme or reason as to when California decides to update their many required postings. So, dear readers, we wanted to let you know that the Civil Rights Department has updated the California...more
1/29/2025
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California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Compliance ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Harassment ,
Labor Code ,
Posting Requirements ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
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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Arbitration Agreements ,
California ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Compliance ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Risk Management ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
Parental leave policies are back in the news. Jones Day, one of the nation’s largest law firms, faces legal action claiming its parental leave policy is discriminatory. The policy at issue provides 10 weeks of paid parental...more
Father’s Day came early for the class of new dads who settled their gender discrimination lawsuit last week regarding JPMorgan Chase’s parental leave policy. As we discussed here, this lawsuit, and the one against Estee...more
Every morning, while enjoying my Starbucks and settling in to the day, I take a peek at the labor & employment dailies to see what’s happening in the exciting world of employment law…Clearly, I need to get out more, but I...more