We are already halfway through January. As noted in a prior blog, SB 294 requires all CA employers to distribute a “Know Your Rights” Notice by February 1, 2026. That Notice has now been published in English and Spanish.
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California employment litigation has entered a new era, marked…
Continue Reading California’s Nuclear Verdict Era: Strategic Imperatives for Employers and In-House CounselTo remind yourself and your team about all the ways California employment law differs from…
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2026Wage and Hour Laws
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Before someone can file an action under PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act), they have to file a letter with the LWDA and set forth what they think the employer did…
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