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
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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2026
To remind yourself and your team about all the ways California employment law differs from federal law.
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Upcoming California Employment Laws To Watch Out For in 2026 and Beyond
Wage and Hour Laws
AB 692 – Employment Contract Repayment Prohibition
AB 692 will apply to employment contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, and will apply
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Concerned about pay equity? Give HR a chance to explain
When I was recently asked to answer a reporter’s questions about pay equity, I jumped at the chance because I remembered an issue from my first full-time job that still
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It’s time to update those handbooks for 2026 and while there are numerous new laws California employers must comply with, not all of them are, what I call, “handbook worthy.”
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Captive Audience Ban Challenge Upheld
California’s Captive Audience Ban, aka SB 399 (Labor Code § 1137) is in a temporary holding pattern. A California district court judge issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from
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Employers’ Use of AI Can Risk Discrimination Claims
California regulations going into effect on October 1, 2025, make clear that employers’ use of artificial intelligence in personnel practices can lead to liability under state fair employment laws.
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Terminating Employees with a Controversial POV
When employees comment on social media about controversial figures or issues, California employers face a delicate balance. Although online posts may be polarizing, disciplining employees for their speech has the
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So You’ve Received a PAGA Letter, Now What? Attend Our Webinar to Find Out Your Next Steps
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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A Simple Payment Error is not a Waiver of the Right to Arbitrate
I have some good news for California employers seeking to enforce arbitration agreements. The California Supreme Court just held that non-payment of arbitration fees does not automatically waive the right
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