California likes to promote employee mobility and last year took steps to prevent “stay or pay” provisions in the employment context. Accordingly, AB 692 prohibited certain contracts that required a worker to repay an employer when the employment relationship or
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Effective January 1, 2027, California employees will have the right to take bereavement leave for a chosen family member.
SB 1149 will amend the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to add “designated person” to the definition of family member for
IRS Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Watch Out for Expense Claims
Who knew that rising gas prices would lead to a trap for employers?
Pretty much every class and PAGA action filed in California claims unreimbursed business expenses. As you know, California employers must reimburse necessary business expenses, including certain work-related
Bills to Watch: Dealing With AI, ADS and Surveillance & Workplace Violence (Updated October 2026)
SB 947: The Return of the “No Robo Bosses Act”
Update: This bill passed and is effective July 1, 2027. SB 947 is a revised version of SB 7, which was vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025. The veto raised
Bills to Watch Dealing with FEHA and/or CFRA
In addition to our last post on Training Reminders and Related Bills to Watch About Training, here are some upcoming bills to watch dealing with FEHA and/or CFRA.
AB 1940: Menopause-Related FEHA Protections
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Five Employment Law Lessons from Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”
Dolly Parton’s classic anthem about a thankless job and an unfair boss wasn’t just a hit — it was practically a workplace compliance checklist. Nearly 45 years later, California employers are still tripping over the same issues. Here’s what the
Training Reminders and Related Bills to Watch About Training (Updated October 2026)
With summer coming to an end, now is a good time for employers and HR Departments to review training requirements and plan accordingly. Below are some helpful tips.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan: Most California employers needed a written workplace violence
California Minimum Wage Increase Ahead
Beginning January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour.
The minimum wage increase also affects the minimum salary an employee must earn to meet part of the test for exemption from overtime requirements.
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Two Demand Letters Before the First Paycheck: What This Says About California’s Litigation Climate
A new client of mine opened for business in California less than a week ago. Fifty employees, good intentions, and a genuine desire to get it right from day one. Before a single paycheck went out, the company received two
New CA Labor Compliance Videos (Supposedly) Available Soon
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) has been in effect since January 1, but there’s one more milestone in the rollout most employers don’t know about. Tomorrow, July 1, the California Labor Commissioner is required to publish two