In a first-of-its-kind move, California has finalized groundbreaking regulations that directly address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision systems (ADS) in employment. These rules, approved by the California Civil Rights Council in March 2025, signal a
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Friday’s Five: Revisiting Hernandez v. Hillsides – Five (Plus One) Lessons on Workplace Privacy Every Employer Should Remember

More than 15 years after the California Supreme Court decided Hernandez v. Hillsides, Inc. (2009) 47 Cal.4th 272, it remains a foundational case on employee privacy rights. While the employer prevailed, the case clarified where the legal boundaries lie—and…
Thinking About College? 5 Things I Wish I Knew at 18
This post is a little different from my usual employment law updates. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about college—not from a legal or employer perspective, but as a parent. My son is at the stage where he’s weighing his…
Friday’s Five: California Court Confirms Written Meal Break Waivers are Valid—What Employers Need to Know

This week’s Friday’s Five covers an important new court decision that offers clarity—and relief—for California employers navigating the state’s complex meal period rules.
In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal confirmed that written, prospective meal…