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California Employment News: Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)
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In 2025, California is continuing to spearhead efforts to expand employees’ rights. Assembly Bill 2499 (AB 2499), Assembly Bill 2123 (AB 2123), and Senate Bill 1090 (SB 1090) are prime examples of these efforts, providing...more
Assembly Bill 2499 (AB 2499), which took effect on January 1, 2025, broadens previous requirements on how California employers treat employees who are victims of violence or who are the family members of victims. The new law...more
On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”) issued its new Notice entitled “Survivors Of Violence And Family Members Of Victims Right To Leave And Accommodations.” The new Notice was issued pursuant to...more
California and federal laws require lactation accommodations for breastfeeding employees. The federal lactation accommodation law called the PUMP Act has many of the same requirements as the state law, however there are some...more
It is important for employers in California to understand what is permitted for wage deductions to maintain compliance and avoid potential pitfalls. Employers in California may lawfully withhold amounts from an employee’s...more
According to the Los Angeles Times, a retiring “prison supervising dentist” became a millionaire overnight when the state paid him $1.2 million for unused vacation benefits that he had been accruing for decades. This mammoth...more
California often finds itself at the forefront of labor and employment law, with changes affecting employers each year. This year is no different. In 2025, employers can expect a variety of impactful changes to the...more
Employee stock bonus, stock purchase, and stock option plans are extremely common. Most employees and prospective employees are undoubtedly happy to receive these types of equity compensation awards, but can an employer...more
1. Non-Profits Are Not Exempt from Employment Laws.Just because your organization is mission-driven doesn’t mean you’re exempt from California’s strict labor laws. Wage and hour rules, discrimination laws, and workplace...more
Assembly Bill 2499 (AB 2499) broadens the range of crimes for which victims of crime or abuse can take protected time off work and allows employees to take time off work in order to support family members who are victims of...more
California law is complicated. When doing business in California, it helps to get the small things right – like mandatory postings. Keep reading for the signs California employers must post in the workplace...more
Welcome to our blog series about new California employment laws affecting a wide range of businesses and employers. California already presents one of the most difficult legal landscapes for employers, and with several new...more
The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (California Assembly Bill 241 and Senate Bill 1015), enacted in 2013, is a California law that grants overtime pay rights to personal attendants who were not previously entitled to overtime...more
As the Southern California wildfires rage on with devastating consequences, employers may be grappling to formulate an appropriate response....more
The 2024 California legislative session saw the passage of a number of new and important labor and employment laws...more
As a present to organized labor, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a draft of the “Olympic Wage Ordinance” that, when finalized, will have a profound impact on the City’s hotel industry--an industry experiencing...more
With employment lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny on the rise, staying ahead of employment law compliance risks is critical. California employers face unique challenges as the Golden State continues to lead the nation in labor...more
As the wildfires continue in Southern California, local communities quickly mobilized and responded with massive volunteer efforts to help those affected by the wildfires. American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, World...more
Companies with California operations affected by the continued devastation of the fires in the Los Angeles area should keep in mind applicable employment laws when responding to this natural disaster....more
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have significantly impacted businesses and their employees – employers should be aware of their responsibilities to support their workforce during this challenging time. ...more
Wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, leveling entire neighborhoods, forcing evacuations for tens of thousands of people, and posing incredible hardship on businesses and their employees...more
This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of the California fires. In addition to legal obligations you need to consider, this Insight also addresses...more
With 2025 having arrived and a new President known for shattering norms about to assume office, employers are eyeing the inevitable enforcement changes that the new administration will bring. But employers must remember to...more
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
On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council approved proposed changes to the city’s Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO) that, if implemented, would incrementally increase the...more