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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The Million Dollar ChatGPT Mistake
I’m still haunted by the call that started my morning early yesterday. A new client needed help with the termination of an executive, immediately. Now, my spidey senses perk up
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California to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Starting October 1, 2025
Employers are increasingly using Automated Decision Systems (“ADS”) – tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms – to streamline recruitment and manage the employee lifecycle. Uses so far include
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What To Do If ICE Knocks At Your Door
Given the news of the past weekend in Los Angeles, this helpful post, titled What to Do If ICE Knocks on Your Door, written by my colleagues back in
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Even the most diligent employers can stumble when it comes to calculating the “regular rate” of pay. It sounds straightforward, but in reality this bit of wage and hour math
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