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State of California to regulate use of AI in employment

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Effective October 1, 2025, significant revisions to Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations goes into effect. The regulations manage the enactment of the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the...more

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Massachusetts employers: Proposed private attorney general act for wage-hour claims is a major concern

For the third consecutive legislative session, Massachusetts state representative Tram T. Nguyen (D-Essex) has proposed a bill (H.1916) to establish a private right of action by employees on behalf of themselves, their fellow...more

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Minimum Wage Good Faith Defense and Labor Commissioner Appeal Scope

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The California Supreme Court held that an employer must prove that it made a reasonable attempt to decipher the requirements of the law governing minimum wages in order to avail itself of the good faith defense against...more

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Employer’s Ignorance of the Law is Not a Good Faith Defense for Failing to Pay Minimum Wages, California Supreme Court Says

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Last week, in Iloff v. LaPaille, the California Supreme Court made clear the burden on employers when asserting a good faith defense to avoid paying liquidated damages for violations of minimum wage laws. In its long-awaited...more

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Deadline for Compliance - Civil Rights Department AI Regulations are Six Weeks Away!

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On October 1, 2025, the CRD’s new regulations aimed at protecting employees and applicants from potentially discriminatory employment decisions made using automated decision systems (ADS) will take effect. These new...more

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AI Is Not Your HR Department: California’s New Regulation Wants You to Remember That

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Starting October 1, 2025, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) will roll out new regulations on Automated Decision-Making Systems (ADMS). If your reaction is “What in the heck is that?”—congratulations, you're in the...more

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Employment Law Update: Danger, Employers, Danger! How Machine Intelligence Is Pushing White-Collar Employees Toward Overtime...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly automating the very tasks that once anchored white-collar exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and comparable state laws. When algorithms screen résumés, rank...more

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$10M California Jury Verdict Reversed and Remanded Over Evidentiary Issues

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A California Superior Court recently saw its decision reversed on appeal to the California Court of Appeal over several improper evidentiary rulings in Sabrena Odom v. Los Angeles Community College District, et al., (2025)...more

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[Event] Workplace Horizons Extension: Bay Area - September 9th, Menlo Park, CA

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The leading educational and networking event — from the premier firm for employment + labor law — comes closer to you regionally and topically. The benefits of Jackson Lewis’ annual Workplace Horizons conference in New York...more

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[Webinar] AI, Algorithms & Employer Protection — What You Need to Know - August 20th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join CDF's Privacy and AI Practice Group Partners, Dan Forman, Dalia Khatib and Linda Wang, on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific) for a timely discussion on how emerging AI regulations and privacy laws are reshaping...more

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CCPA Finalizes AI Regulations For Automated Decision-Making Technology

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, businesses are increasingly integrating AI tools into their workforce operations. In response, California regulators have been actively working to address the...more

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California's New AI Employment Rules and the Workday Lawsuit: What HR Needs to Know

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Starting October 1, 2025, California’s new regulations on Automated Decision Systems (ADS) will impose strict compliance obligations on employers using AI in hiring, promotions, evaluations, and other employment decisions....more

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California Approves Rules Regulating AI in Employment Decision-making

Effective October 1, 2025, updated regulations from the California Civil Rights Council will formally restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decision-making by California employers. In the...more

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Doing Nothing in Response to a Report of Sexual Harassment Could Cost You Millions – the LAPD Recently Learned the Hard Way

If an employee complains about a sexually suggestive picture circulating in the workplace that looks like her but is not, is that a hostile work environment complaint? It might be. In Lillian Carranza v. City of Los Angeles,...more

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California Court Upholds Prospective Meal Period Waivers

In a favorable decision for California employers, the Court of Appeal in Bradsbery et al. v. Vicar Operating, Inc., 110 Cal.App.5th 899, affirmed that employers and employees can enter into prospective, written, and revocable...more

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California Approves Landmark AI Employment Regulations

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On June 30, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council (“CRC” or “Council”) secured final approval for revisions to Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs administration of the California Civil Rights...more

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Decertification Of Class Action Upheld

Allison v. Dignity Health, 112 Cal. App. 5th 192 (2025) - Two former registered nurses filed a putative class action against their former employer, alleging various wage and hour claims...more

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News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers

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Every day, the press reports on arrests for one reason or another in California and other states. Many of those arrested have jobs. In turn, the employers of the arrestees in California are confronted with a dilemma: on the...more

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Whistleblower Loses Fee Award Despite Jury Finding: Court Clarifies “Successful Action” Standard Under Labor Code Section 1102.5

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Retaliation Verdict Reversed Where Plaintiff Obtained No Relief - Can an employee prove retaliation at trial yet still recover nothing – not even attorney’s fees? According to a recent decision from the California Court of...more

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Weak Demand Leads to Layoffs Among California Wineries: Navigating the Legal Risks of Cost-Cutting

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Recent studies indicate a steady decline in alcohol consumption in the United States over the past several years, following a global trend that has seen decreases in alcohol consumption from Ireland to India. Several factors...more

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(Podcast) California Employment News: Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Featured)

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In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part four of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for effectively memorializing the investigation in a...more

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California Employment News: Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Featured)

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In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part four of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for effectively memorializing the investigation in a...more

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Allison v. Dignity Health Provides Roadmap For Employers To Defeat Class Action Claims

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The First District Court of Appeal’s recently published decision, Allison v. Dignity Health, is a win for employers holding that broad reliance on time-clock data and expert surveys is insufficient to sustain class-wide...more

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If You’re Experiencing a Massive Jury Verdict, Hang Up and Dial 911!

A California jury did it again! Last Thursday, a Los Angeles jury awarded $27.5 million to a former chief nursing officer of a hospital for the alleged post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems she...more

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6 Tips for Preparing the Workplace for Immigration Enforcement Actions

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Constitutional Protections: 4th and 5th Amendments apply to all individuals in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status. Workplace Privacy: Most workplaces are private property, but not all areas of the workplace are...more

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