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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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Labor and Employment Developments in California in 2025

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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

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 "Local Enforcement of Discrimination Protections Now in Play"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers.  On the fourth day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 1 "Additional Protections for Victims of Violence"

The end of one thing is always the beginning of another. That also rings true for years end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all California employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2025...more

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Legislative Update: Bills That Made the Final Cut For 2024

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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

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New York State Employment Law Update (Part 4)

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New York Codifies Employer Requirement to Notify Employees of Unemployment Benefit Rights - Gov. Hochul signed S4878A/A298. The law amends New York Labor Law Section 590 by adding a section that requires employers...more

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[Webinar] The Changing Face (and Hair!) of Discrimination and Harassment Claims in Texas - September 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

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The state of Texas is experiencing some Texas-size changes in discrimination and harassment law, including changes to where claims can be filed, who can sue whom, and what standards are used. Join Houston office managing...more

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2020 California Employment Law Roundup

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As 2019 draws to a close, employers in California have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations, including significant new legislation regarding independent contractor status and mandatory arbitration...more

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[WEBINAR] 2019 Annual Labor & Employment Update

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From independent contractors to privacy to arbitration agreements - the California Legislature was busy in 2019 passing a wealth of new labor and employment laws that impact your business or agency. In this Best Best &...more

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California Employment Law Notes - November 2019

Court Upholds Whistleblower Verdicts In Favor Of Fired Parking Ticket Hearing Examiners - Hawkins v. City of Los Angeles, 40 Cal. App. 5th 384 (2019) - Todd Hawkins and Hyung Kim were terminated from their jobs as...more

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New California Law Prohibits Most Mandatory Arbitration Agreements—For Now

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• Under a new law just signed into effect by the California Governor and set to take effect on January 1, 2020, employers will no longer be able to compel workers into arbitration for state discrimination claims or those...more

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Three Major Workplace Bills to Land on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Desk

Following the launch of the so-called “MeToo” movement, the California Legislature (controlled by a Democratic supermajority) has aggressively churned out new bills that further strengthen the ability for workers to sue their...more

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