California voters will no longer decide the fate of the controversial Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), which was expected to significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the
Continue Reading California Repeals FAST Act, Approves New Fast-Food Industry Regulations
My sexual harassment prevention training sessions always include a discussion of the common misconceptions about it. The news about pop star Lizzo brought some of these issues top-of-mind . A
Continue Reading Harassment Prevention Reminders and Lessons from Lizzo
Yes, we are all tired of Covid-19, but it is back with a vengeance this Fall, as are back-to-school colds and soon, the flu. This blog is a quick refresher
Continue Reading Covid-19 is Back
Back in 2019, I posted about the difference between a Service Charge, an Automatic Gratuity, and a Gratuity/Tip.
I explained that a service charge is typically a set amount added
Continue Reading Service Charge vs. Gratuity and Why It Matters Revisited
As my New York colleagues write here, the New York Legislature just passed a bill that would prohibit non-competition agreements between employers and employees. If signed by Gov. Kathy
Continue Reading California’s Ban on Non-Competes is Catching On
How many times do people feel a twinge of misogyny, racism, anti-LGTBQ bias, or just that they work in an “old-boys network”? And when asked for examples, they
Continue Reading Blatant Misogyny and Racism at an Employment Defense Firm? Yes #MeToo Is Still Relevant
I must say that practicing “Nanny Law” is not my favorite part of employment law. “Nanny Law” is the term I use for household workers (caregivers), whether they be those
Continue Reading Accepting the Risks Associated with Pay for Household Workers (Caregivers)
On April 14, 2023, the California Civil Rights Division (“CRD”) updated its frequently asked questions page regarding SB 1162, which sets forth California’s new pay data reporting requirements. The revised
Continue Reading Employers have Until May 10th to Seek Deferral of CA Labor Contractor Employee Reports
Union organizing is front page news – with petitions filed at major retailers and a self-proclaimed “most pro-union” administration in history, employers in all sectors are facing increased organizing and
Continue Reading Union Organizing: Trends & Tactics