This blog was originally authored in August 2019 but has been reviewed and updated for January 2025.
Applying the different California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) rules related to Temporary Upgrade Pay, out-of-class appointments, and non-reportable extra-duty pays can be
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Tips from the Table: Effective Compensation Surveys
We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
5 Resolutions for the New Year
NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: 2025’s Changes in Discrimination Law that Every California Employer Should Keep on Their Radar
As we usher in 2025, California employers face a range of new legal requirements aimed at enhancing protections against workplace discrimination and improving employee rights. From expanding anti-discrimination protections to refining leave policies, the following legislative updates demand attention. Here’s
The Risks of Rewards: Are Your Year-End Bonuses Discriminatory?
Bonuses are a common form of employee compensation that can incentivize and reward performance to retain high quality employees. On the flip side, employers must navigate legal risks and challenges to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
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Tips from the Table: Last, Best, and Final Offers
We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
Federal Judge Blocks DOL’s New FLSA Exempt Salary Rules
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas blocked the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) newly issued salary rules for exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
The new rules, which took effect July
A City Manager Rightfully Rejected an Arbitrator’s Advisory Findings and Recommendations and Upheld a Police Officer’s Termination by Evaluating the Totality of the Employee’s Conduct
In Ramirez v. City of Indio, the Court of Appeal held that a city manager had the authority to affirm, revoke, or modify the arbitrator’s advisory findings and recommendations under the Memorandum of Understanding’s appeals procedure. This case confirms that,
Navigating the Challenges of AI in College: A Student-Centered Perspective
As the landscape of education evolves, colleges are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance learning and streamline operations. While the potential benefits of AI are significant, administrators must navigate a range of legal and ethical challenges to ensure
Dos and Don’ts of Using AI in Community College Search Committees
As community colleges increasingly embrace technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for academic search committees. However, as we integrate it, we must carefully assess District use to ensure fairness, privacy considerations, transparency, and legal compliance, among