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Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at Work

By Sahara Pynes on March 12, 2025

As wearable technology continues to evolve, smart glasses are becoming an increasingly popular accessory. While these devices offer numerous benefits, they also present unique legal challenges, particularly in California, where privacy and workplace safety are paramount. Employers must navigate these issues carefully to ensure compliance with applicable laws and maintain…

A Primer on How to Deal with A.B. 1228 and the Fast Food Council’s Impact on Minimum Wage in the Golden State

By Michelle Harrington on February 24, 2025

A.B. 1228 is a controversial law in California that went into effect on September 28, 2023, which we initially covered here and here, and does two main things. First…

Preparing for a TikTok Ban: What Employers Should Do to Ensure Access to Crucial Information Before It Disappears

By Kyle O'Malley on February 11, 2025

In recent years, TikTok has become a widely used platform for communication and content sharing, boasting nearly 2 billion users globally and 170 million active users in the U.S. alone…

President Trump Sacks DEI Programs: Key Considerations for California Employers

By Jodie Koo on January 31, 2025

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…

Employers: Prepare Now for Workplace Immigration Raids

By Jeffrey S. Horton Thomas on January 30, 2025

The prospect of large-scale, unannounced ICE raids on workplaces is upon us with the launch of the second Trump administration. What employers need to know now is outlined HERE by…

New California Posters Available

By Sahara Pynes on January 28, 2025

Many of you know that there is no rhyme or reason as to when California decides to update their many required postings. So, dear readers, we wanted to let you…

Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

By Nancy Yaffe on January 9, 2025

Our team has updated the firm’s handy Doing Business in California Guide for 2025. In this Guide we explain the key issues that make California such a compliance challenge for…

Employer Obligations for Wild Fires Revisited

By Nancy Yaffe on January 8, 2025

Unfortunately, today is a good day to revisit our blog post on employer obligations and employee protections for wildfires, smoke, power outages, and other natural disasters. Please review that post…

Beware Minimum Wage Increases Throughout California In 2025

By Cheryl Spound on December 20, 2024

As we head into the new year, employers must continue to monitor minimum wages at the state and local level. California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2025 to…

Time to Update that California Arbitration Agreement for 2025

By Nancy Yaffe on December 10, 2024

Mandatory arbitration is legal in California. As you are updating your handbooks and other policies for 2025, don’t forget to revisit your arbitration agreement. Some key issues to look…

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Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at Work

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