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
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.
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…
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…
By: Kristina M. Launey and Catherine Feldman
Seyfarth Synopsis: With Governor Newsom’s October 13 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review California’s new employment laws. The most notable among them are new pay equity requirements, amendments to Cal-WARN and…
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…
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…