California is the only state to treat employees as full “consumers,” providing them the right to an employee notice and employee rights. While California enforcement has not yet focused squarely
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Why Is There Still So Much Sexual Harassment in the News?
The first week of this month I took a much-needed technology free vacation. I was hiking and staying in national parks with spotty WiFi and was blissfully ignorant of current
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Why Hospitality Businesses Should Consider Second Chance Hiring
It is a challenging labor market for the hospitality and restaurant industries. Many front- and back-of-house positions are notoriously hard to fill with capable and reliable individuals. The current immigration crack-down in
Continue Reading Why Hospitality Businesses Should Consider Second Chance HiringAre Direct-Hire 1099s Over?
Many industries rely on hiring independent contractors — sometimes referred to as “1099 employees” — for temporary or seasonal work. But is that the best practice for labor and employment
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Know Your Rights Notice Must Go to All Current Employees by February 1st
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
Continue Reading Concerned about pay equity? Give HR a chance to explainThree CA Handbook Updates for 2026
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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