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
Continue Reading California Court Rules in Favor of Prospective Meal Period Waivers for EmployersCalifornia wage and hour law

Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025
Our team has updated the firm’s handy Doing Business in California Guide for 2025. In this Guide we explain the key issues that make California such a compliance challenge for…
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025PAGA Reform: Everything You Need To Know

The comprehensive reform of California’s Private Attorneys General Act is now the law. The PAGA reform (AB 2288 and SB 92) was a result of an agreement approved by Governor…
Continue Reading PAGA Reform: Everything You Need To KnowPAGA Reform Deal In Place!
California’s legislative leaders and Governor Newsom reached an agreement on reforms to the Private Attorney Generals’ Act which will change the landscape of PAGA going forward. PAGA has cost businesses…
Continue Reading PAGA Reform Deal In Place!Doing Business in California Guide (updated for 2024)

The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers…
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide (updated for 2024)California Supreme Court Holds That Trial Courts May Not Strike PAGA Claims on Manageability Grounds

In a blow for employers, the California Supreme Court held that trial courts may not strike PAGA claims on manageability grounds.
The Backdrop on PAGA Manageability
PAGA trials are a…
Continue Reading California Supreme Court Holds That Trial Courts May Not Strike PAGA Claims on Manageability GroundsWebinar: “Why Everything Legal in Other States Won’t Work in CA” & Other Hot Topics for 2023 Featuring the Fox Rothschild Team

Join the Fox Rothschild Labor/Employment Team for a half-day webinar on Thursday, January 26th, from 9:00 am to 1:45 pm PT, and featuring all of the important topics you…
Continue Reading Webinar: “Why Everything Legal in Other States Won’t Work in CA” & Other Hot Topics for 2023 Featuring the Fox Rothschild Team