It’s that time of year for my annual holiday rituals: gingerbread lattes, Black Friday sales and employee handbook updates! As we move into 2025, California’s legal landscape continues to evolve, with several important updates that should be reflected in employee handbooks. Below are the key updates for the upcoming year:…
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One instance of a coworker directing the “N-word” to a Black employee can rise to…
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Continue Reading Seven Steps for an Effective Compliance Training ProgramHeads up to all employment litigators in California – changes are coming to the rules…
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Continue Reading Pay Attention to Those California City BoundariesProposition 22 Survives: App-Based Rideshare and Delivery Companies May Continue to Properly Classify Drivers as Independent Contractors in California!
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Continue Reading Proposition 22 Survives: App-Based Rideshare and Delivery Companies May Continue to Properly Classify Drivers as Independent Contractors in California!About this Blog
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