Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has approved a much-needed dose of revisions to California’s workplace first aid requirements for construction and general industries. For general industry employers, the most notable change removes a longstanding pain
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What Makes California Employment Law Different ... and How to Deal With It
The California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on employment law issues specific to California. It covers topics such as compliance with state and local employment regulations, workplace safety mandates, wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination and harassment policies, employee benefits, and recent legislative developments affecting employers in California. The blog also addresses practical guidance on managing workplace events, employee protections under new ordinances, and evolving legal standards related to pay transparency, training repayment agreements, and leave laws. It serves as a resource for employers navigating the complexities of California's unique employment legal landscape.
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Some Like It Hot! Cal/OSHA Revises Its Heat Illness Proposal
Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 14, 2026, Cal/OSHA released a revised discussion draft of proposed changes to California’s heat illness prevention standards included in Section 3395 (Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention) and Section 3396 (Indoor Heat Illness Prevention). The proposal continues Cal/OSHA’s…
Congrats to New Parents: San Francisco Reduces PPLO Eligibility Period
Game Changing! The CRD Steps Up Fair Chance Act Scrutiny
Breaking Ground On New California Public Works Prevailing Wage Requirements
By: Heather Frisch, Christopher Bouquet, and Ashley Stein
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of January 1, 2026, AB 889 bulldozed California’s Prevailing Wage law, which impacts public works employers—including public agencies, the contractors that work for them, and private owners…
Getting Ready for Gameday: California’s Labor Commissioner vs. Employers
Don’t Let Your Holiday Party Become a Lawsuit Wonderland
By: Heather E. Horn & Jonathan L. Brophy
Seyfarth Synopsis: It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until someone spikes the punch and your company lands on a naughty list. Holiday parties are great for spreading cheer, but they can…
Check-In Time For Los Angeles County’s Hotel Worker Protections Ordinance
TRAPped No More? Navigating California’s Stay-or-Pay Reform
By: Kristina Launey and Martha Gates
Seyfarth Synopsis: As swashbuckling trick or treaters are donning their swords, and fearing getting trapped in a Halloween haunted house or corn maze, employers operating in California are navigating the mental maze of deciphering…



