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Notice of Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations

By Cheryl Spound & Sahara Pynes on July 3, 2025

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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Posted in Workplace Violence

California to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Starting October 1, 2025

By Carly Klein & Jeffrey S. Horton Thomas on June 30, 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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Posted in Advice & Counseling, Discrimination

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What To Do If ICE Knocks At Your Door

By Nancy Yaffe on June 9, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling, Immigration

Wage and Hour Compliance Can Trip You Up — This Free Webinar Shows You Where

By Nancy Yaffe on May 29, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling, Wage and Hour
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When Work Becomes a Family Affair

By Sahara Pynes on May 21, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling
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Don’t Get Tripped Up by the San Francisco HCSO and FCO

By Nancy Yaffe on April 29, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling
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Predictive Scheduling (aka Fair Work Week Ordinance) Expands to Los Angeles County on July 1st

By Nancy Yaffe on April 25, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling, Wage and Hour

California Court Rules in Favor of Prospective Meal Period Waivers for Employers

By Ketul Patel on April 21, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling, Class Actions, Wage and Hour

Hot Topics Webinar: Managing ICE and DEI in Your Workplace!

By Jeffrey S. Horton Thomas on April 17, 2025

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.

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Posted in Advice & Counseling

Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at Work

By Sahara Pynes on March 12, 2025

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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Posted in Advice & Counseling

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