In 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which made it unlawful to include in any employment contract or requirement that a worker execute, as a condition of employment, a contract that includes terms that require the worker
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California Passes No Robo Bosses Act
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 947, adding new requirements to the California Labor Code for employers that use automated decision systems in the workplace for disciplinary and termination decisions. The law takes effect July 1, 2027.
NY Employers Must Stock Opioid Antagonists (Antidotes) in First Aid Kits by December Deadline
Beginning Dec. 13, 2026, covered employers in New York must stock opioid antagonists, such as naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), in their workplaces. Labor Law § 27-f applies broadly to private employers, including corporations, LLCs, and other business entities federally
California Expands Protections Against Immigration-Related Workplace Retaliation
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2495, expanding California’s protections against retaliation and other workplace conduct involving a person’s perceived immigration status. The new law amends Labor Code section 1019 and will take effect January 1, 2027.
California Expands What Is Covered by Paid Family Leave Benefits
California has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2054, which expands the definition of “covered active duty” under Section 3302.1 of the Unemployment Insurance Code for purposes of eligibility for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits from the state.
Under existing law,
ID Verification, Voiceprints, Vendors, and BIPA: When the Financial Services Exemption Does Not Apply
A recent Seventh Circuit decision offers a reminder to exercise caution when applying the financial services safe harbor under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In Cisneros v. Nuance Communications, Inc., No. 24-02982 (7th Cir. Aug. 28, 2026),
California Expands Harassment Prevention Training to Address Hate Speech
On September 27, 2026, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1803, which adds a component of anti-hate speech to harassment prevention training requirements.
Existing California Training Requirements
California employers with five or more employees must provide at least two
AI On The Loose: What the Latest Cyber Incidents Mean for Your Organization
AI is accelerating cybersecurity threats. Learn how data minimization, incident response, data mapping, and vendor governance can help reduce risk.
Recent reports involving leading artificial intelligence (AI) developers have heightened concern about whether AI agents can operate beyond their intended
California Expands Definition of Family for Purposes of Bereavement Leave
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1149, which adds “designated person” to the definition of family member for the purpose of taking bereavement leave. In 2022, the state amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers
TRAIGA: Texas’s New AI Law Now in Effect
On January 1, 2026, Texas’s newest law addressing the growing issues of data privacy and the use of Artificial Intelligence went into effect. The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed