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
Continue Reading A Primer on How to Deal with A.B. 1228 and the Fast Food Council’s Impact on Minimum Wage in the Golden State
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
Continue Reading Preparing for a TikTok Ban: What Employers Should Do to Ensure Access to Crucial Information Before It DisappearsSince 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
Continue Reading President Trump Sacks DEI Programs: Key Considerations for California Employers
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
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025
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
Continue Reading Beware Minimum Wage Increases Throughout California In 2025
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
Continue Reading Time to Update that California Arbitration Agreement for 2025
It is so great to work with super smart people. Our Los Angeles partner, Steven P. Gallagher, is so knowledgeable that he was tapped by LexisNexis to write a
Continue Reading Kudos to Steven Gallagher and his Practice Guidance on PAGA!Employment class actions can be daunting.
Many of you are expected to stay abreast of trending class action risks, implement prevention efforts and manage high-stakes litigation. We can help.
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We know that many cities in California have their own minimum wages. And we also know that several of those cities had minimum wage increases in July 2024, including:
Continue Reading Pay Attention to Those California City Boundaries
In a substantial win for app-based rideshare and delivery companies, the California Supreme Court unanimously upheld California Proposition 22 as constitutional on July 25, 2024.
California Ballot Initiative Proposition
Continue Reading Proposition 22 Survives: App-Based Rideshare and Delivery Companies May Continue to Properly Classify Drivers as Independent Contractors in California!