Who knew that rising gas prices would lead to a trap for employers?
Pretty much every class and PAGA action filed in California claims unreimbursed business expenses. As you know
Continue Reading IRS Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Watch Out for Expense ClaimsCalifornia 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
Continue Reading Employee Privacy Rights Under CCPA: CalPrivacy Calls for Comments
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
Continue Reading Why Is There Still So Much Sexual Harassment in the News?
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 HiringMany 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
Continue Reading Are Direct-Hire 1099s Over?
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
Continue Reading Know Your Rights Notice Must Go to All Current Employees by February 1st
To remind yourself and your team about all the ways California employment law differs from federal law.
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2026
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 explain
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
Continue Reading So You’ve Received a PAGA Letter, Now What? Attend Our Webinar to Find Out Your Next Steps
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
Continue Reading A Simple Payment Error is not a Waiver of the Right to Arbitrate