Seyfarth Synopsis: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently passed a Hotel Worker Protections Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles. Beginning April 1, 2026, covered employers will need to comply with new safety mandates, housekeeping workload caps,
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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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…
California 2025 Bill Signing Wrap Up: New Employment Laws
California Amends Its Pay Transparency and Pay Data Laws
Clean Up At Self-Service Checkout: Long Beach Retailer Staffing Ordinance
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 Legislative Update: Legislature’s Pens Down, Governor Gets to Work
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…




