The Civil Rights Department has just released the new required notice for California’s Victim-of-Violence Leave (AB 2499) that took effect on January 1, 2025. It layers fresh obligations onto employers
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California to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Starting October 1, 2025
Employers are increasingly using Automated Decision Systems (“ADS”) – tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms – to streamline recruitment and manage the employee lifecycle. Uses so far include…
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What To Do If ICE Knocks At Your Door
Given the news of the past weekend in Los Angeles, this helpful post, titled What to Do If ICE Knocks on Your Door, written by my colleagues back in…
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Even the most diligent employers can stumble when it comes to calculating the “regular rate” of pay. It sounds straightforward, but in reality this bit of wage and hour math…
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When Work Becomes a Family Affair
At first, it sounds like a dream: hiring your cousin to help with marketing, bringing your sister on as a partner, or giving your son-in-law a “small stake” in the…
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Don’t Get Tripped Up by the San Francisco HCSO and FCO
If you do business in the city of San Francisco pay attention. Certain employers are covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and…
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Predictive Scheduling (aka Fair Work Week Ordinance) Expands to Los Angeles County on July 1st
As we blogged about previously, the County of Los Angeles will join the City of Los Angeles and have a Fair Work Week Ordinance as of July 1, 2025. …
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In a significant ruling for employers, the California Court of Appeal has validated the use of “prospective” meal period waivers, allowing workers to voluntarily waive their meal breaks in advance…
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You are invited! On April 23, 2025, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. PST, our team will present a free webinar explaining how employers can prepare for surprise visits by U.S.
Continue Reading Hot Topics Webinar: Managing ICE and DEI in Your Workplace!Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at Work
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…
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