If there were shades of grey in the state of enforceability of employee non-solicitation provisions (to prevent attempts to and/or the hire of former colleagues), that outlook just got darker.
Continue Reading The New Risks of Non-Solicitation Clauses in CaliforniaWith the continued efforts of employers to get employees back to the office in some capacity, the question of what expenses are reimbursable has again become relevant. California Labor Code
Continue Reading Updates on Remote Work ReimbursementsEveryone’s chatting about it. How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact our workplaces?
With the increase of AI options, the workplace is rapidly changing. AI is transforming how companies operate, how
Continue Reading AI at Work Webinar- Tomorrow, June 6th
Can you take the “human” out of Human Resources? With the increasing curiosity and use surrounding ChatGPT and other AI platforms, businesses are struggling with how to manage the use
Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) at WorkWith the headlines of interest rate hikes and news of mass layoffs, we are seeing more employers looking to reduce staff and expenses. To avoid negative publicity and, hopefully, litigation
Continue Reading How to Conduct a Layoff (without getting sued)
In 2021, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) faced a major overhaul. Now, additional changes signed into law last week by Governor Newsom will expand employer obligations. Effective January
Continue Reading Continued Expansion of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”)
Bills of importance to California employers were passed by the California Legislature in the final days of the 2022 session, which ended yesterday. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30
Continue Reading Sign or Veto? Bills Impacting Employers Await Governor Newsom’s Decision
This month’s change in CDC guidance on Covid-19 exposures and cases continues to sow confusion amongst CA employers.
While the CDC does not require testing for Covid-19 exposures or for
Continue Reading COVID Confusion Continues in CAHarried, frazzled, overwhelmed, anxious and stressed are words that I’m hearing a lot lately. No, I’m not a therapist, though sometimes, as a lawyer, I feel like one. Disability claims
Continue Reading Accommodating Anxiety and Related DisabilitiesA California court has struck down California’s board diversity statute, AB 979 as violating the Equal Protection Clause.
California became the first state to mandate diversity on boards of directors
Continue Reading Court Strikes California’s Board Diversity Rule