Many industries rely on hiring independent contractors — sometimes referred to as “1099 employees” — for temporary or seasonal work. But is that the best practice for labor and employment
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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.
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Know Your Rights Notice Must Go to All Current Employees by February 1st
We are already halfway through January. As noted in a prior blog, SB 294 requires all CA employers to distribute a “Know Your Rights” Notice by February
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California’s Nuclear Verdict Era: Strategic Imperatives for Employers and In-House Counsel
By Steven Moore and Jonathan Pearce
California employment litigation has entered a new era, marked by unprecedented jury awards, soaring punitive damages, and a plaintiff-side bar adept at leveraging venue
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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2026
To remind yourself and your team about all the ways California employment law differs from federal law.
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Upcoming California Employment Laws To Watch Out For in 2026 and Beyond
Wage and Hour Laws
AB 692 – Employment Contract Repayment Prohibition
AB 692 will apply to employment contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, and will apply
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Concerned about pay equity? Give HR a chance to explain
When I was recently asked to answer a reporter’s questions about pay equity, I jumped at the chance because I remembered an issue from my first full-time job that still
Continue Reading Concerned about pay equity? Give HR a chance to explainThree CA Handbook Updates for 2026
It’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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Captive Audience Ban Challenge Upheld
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 UpheldEmployment Bills to Watch in the Next Two Weeks
The 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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