As wearable technology continues to evolve, smart glasses are becoming an increasingly popular accessory. While these devices offer numerous benefits, they also present unique legal challenges, particularly in California, where
Continue Reading Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at WorkNew California Posters Available
Many of you know that there is no rhyme or reason as to when California decides to update their many required postings. So, dear readers, we wanted to let you
Continue Reading New California Posters AvailableEssential California Handbook Updates for 2025
It’s that time of year for my annual holiday rituals: gingerbread lattes, Black Friday sales and employee handbook updates! As we move into 2025, California’s legal landscape continues to evolve
Continue Reading Essential California Handbook Updates for 2025Potential New Rules for Freelance Contracts
The Freelance Worker Protection Act is a significant new bill currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk, awaiting a signature or veto. Also known as SB 988, the bill is designed
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Practical Issues with Implementation of Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
Junk Fee Ban Now Exempts Restaurant Surcharges
Continue Reading Junk Fee Ban Now Exempts Restaurant SurchargesA last-minute, emergency bill, SB-1524, was signed into law over the weekend by Governor Newsom. SB-1524 effectively modifies SB-478, the so-called junk-fee ban, which became effective today. As discussed,
Emergency Bill Introduced to Change Junk Fees
Continue Reading Emergency Bill Introduced to Change Junk FeesYesterday, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced Senate Bill 1524 which would keep restaurant fees legal so long as they present additional fees “clearly and conspicuously.” This bill would amend Senate
The Death of the Restaurant Surcharge
In March, Nancy Yaffe gave us an overview of SB 487, the new “junk fee” ban becoming effective on July 1st. As a refresher, legal requirements in California and
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New Guidelines Released on Workplace Violence Prevention
Nearly all employers in the state of California must prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP” or “Plan”) by July 1, 2024 and Cal/OSHA just published the highly anticipated model
Continue Reading New Guidelines Released on Workplace Violence PreventionA Chart of All of California’s State and City Paid Sick Leave Laws
Oops we did it again…For your reading pleasure, we have compiled a monster chart of California’s state and local paid sick leave laws and their various nuances. With the new
Continue Reading A Chart of All of California’s State and City Paid Sick Leave Laws