Beginning January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour.
The minimum wage increase also affects the minimum salary an employee must earn to meet part
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A new client of mine opened for business in California less than a week ago. Fifty employees, good intentions, and a genuine desire to get it right from day
Continue Reading Two Demand Letters Before the First Paycheck: What This Says About California’s Litigation ClimateCalifornia’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) has been in effect since January 1, but there’s one more milestone in the rollout most employers don’t know about. Tomorrow, July
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If you manage a hotel in the City of Los Angeles, a change to the Hotel Worker ordinance is about to change how you think about health benefits for your
Continue Reading Updates to The Los Angeles Hotel Worker Health Care Ordinance and Why it Will Cost Employers MoreA client recently received a demand letter from a self-described “self-litigant” sitting in Florida who claimed the client violated CA pay transparency rules for failing to include a salary range
Continue Reading Are You in Compliance with California Pay Transparency Rules for Remote Job Postings?While not California specific, a first-of-its-kind ruling in federal court establishes that a client’s use of AI-generated chat content is not protected by an attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine.
Continue Reading AI Chats are not Protected by PrivilegeIt’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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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
Continue Reading Captive Audience Ban Challenge UpheldThe last California legislative session ended on September 13, 2025 and Governor Newsom must sign or veto bills passed during the legislative session by October 13, 2025, or they will
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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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