Seyfarth Synopsis: To advance public safety and reduce retail theft, the Long Beach City Council has enacted the Grocery and Drug Store Staffing Standards for Self-Service Checkout Stations Ordinance. Effective September 21, 2025, this law imposes staffing requirements and
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
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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Cal/Osha’s Proposed Revisions to Its Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation
On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and reflects stakeholder input gathered…
Sweating the Details: Cal/OSHA Proposes Changes to Heat Regulations
Signs You Can’t Ignore If You’re Doing Business In California
Olympic Sized Wages: LA City Council Takes Next Steps on “Olympic Wage” Ordinance
Seyfarth Synopsis: The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is already bringing change to the city. On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-3 to approve a draft ordinance to amend the Living Wage Ordinance and the Hotel Worker…
New and Improved California Leave Provisions for 2025
Update: On December 2, 2024, California updated its Paid Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions, which address the expanded reasons for use of California paid sick leave detailed below.
Seyfarth Synopsis: Out with the old and in with the new. Governor…




