California Employment News: California Wage Compliance – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
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California Employment News: Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Featured)
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(Podcast) California Employment News: Gathering Information in a Workplace Investigation – Part 2 (Featured)
California Employment News: Gathering Information in a Workplace Investigation – Part 2 (Featured)
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California Employment News: Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)
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California’s AB 2188 greatly expanded the scope of the state’s existing marijuana laws because it prohibits discrimination based on the off-duty use of marijuana. This prohibition creates a dilemma for employers who conduct...more
In this featured episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part two of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for collecting information during a workplace...more
The transition to in-person work after years of permitting and promoting remote work presents unique challenges for nonprofit organizations. While returning to the office (RTO) can enhance collaboration and workplace culture,...more
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments. The Trump...more
On March 21, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems. In the employment context, automated decision-making systems can include a wide range of tools...more
The new federal administration has brought about significant changes to the EEOC’s regulatory guidance and enforcement priorities, some of which may conflict with existing state law in California and other jurisdictions. Join...more
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination both in the selection of employees and during employment based on certain protected characteristics. Federal law provides similar protections under...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top California has recently enacted a new, controversial statute preventing employers from requiring employees to attend political or religious meetings. California Labor...more
In the wake of the revocation of Executive Order (EO) 11246, many equal employment opportunity (EEO) and compliance leaders are re-evaluating their state non-discrimination and affirmative action plan (AAP) requirements that...more
A newly proposed California bill seeks to regulate artificial intelligence decision-making tools in employment and other key areas – but will this proposal suffer the same fate as last year’s doomed legislative efforts?...more
It is no surprise that businesses are seeking ways to utilize AI to increase efficiency, including developing automated decision-making systems to assist in hiring and promotion processes. The California Civil Rights Council...more
Since re-taking the White House 11 days ago, President Donald J. Trump has taken dramatic steps to dismantle DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs in workplaces nationwide. President Trump’s executive orders...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
The California Privacy Protection Agency released proposed regulations in November 2024 that will, if finalized, create significant new hurdles for employers using artificial intelligence to assist with a variety of...more
STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES - Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025. Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more
If you followed California’s 2024 Legislative term, you know that Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) was passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2024. For the most part, SB 399 has been described as a new...more
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
Employers wanting to create a more equitable and legally compliant workplace while also reducing their risk of litigation may want to pay particular attention to the California Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Wawrzenski....more
Now that the California legislative session is essentially over and Governor Newsom has taken action to either approve or veto all the workplace law bills on his desk, employers can take stock on all the new laws that will...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: With the Governor’s September 30 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review the employment bills that made the cut to become laws, as well as those that didn’t survive the season. The most notable new laws...more
California employers know that the new year inevitably brings new workplace laws that are finalized at the end of the state’s legislative session in the fall. This year, state lawmakers considered over 2,700 bills – the most...more
Join Dan M. Forman, Partner and Chair of CDF’s Trade Secret and Privacy Practice Groups, for an exclusive one-hour complimentary webinar focused on providing attendees with invaluable insights and top tips for effectively...more
California has enacted legislation broadly protecting employees from discrimination for the use of marijuana, which has been legal in the state since 2016. Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1288 into law. It generally...more
Virtually all California employers with five or more employees are covered by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the state’s most noteworthy civil rights law. FEHA protects and safeguards the right and opportunity of...more
The last two years have been an interesting respite for California employers. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the legislature – just like other businesses – which resulted in abbreviated legislative schedules, fewer bills...more