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.”
Continue Reading Three CA Handbook Updates for 2026Smart 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
Continue Reading Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at WorkArtificial Intelligence (“AI”) at Work
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 WorkDigital License Plates – A Privacy Nightmare for Employers
On September 29, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 984 into law, allowing for digital license plates (i.e. “alternative devices”). The futuristic plates can display different messages in emergency situations and
Continue Reading Digital License Plates – A Privacy Nightmare for EmployersNew Guidelines for Getting Back to Work
The White House has issued new guidelines for employers preparing to reopen their workplaces. While there is no date certain for businesses to reopen, employers can use these guidelines to
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Handbooks, Onboarding and Gingerbread Lattes
My December routine is pretty predictable…sitting by the fire with my favorite holiday season beverage and my laptop fully charged to update employment handbooks and forms for the new year.
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Pokémon GO Home
Since its launch earlier this month, the Pokémon GO app has become the #1 downloaded app and the most searched term on Google. With as many as 25 million users
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The Trend of Unlimited Vacation Policies
With the Silicon Valley trend of unlimited vacation policies creeping into non-tech workplaces, I’ve had a few calls this
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POLICIES SCHMOLICIES: WHAT EVERY CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER REALLY NEEDS
Has this ever happened to you? Your boss comes back from a seminar or shoots you an email that says “we need a policy on [you fill in the blank
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