We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
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Planning for Juneteenth: Legal, Operational, and Cultural Considerations for California Public Agencies
Juneteenth commemorates a pivotal moment in U.S. history—the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the day marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to reflect on freedom,
Why Beneficiary Forms Matter: Protecting Retirement Benefits and Reducing Agency Risk
California public agencies commonly offer a variety of retirement benefits to employees, including defined contribution plans such as 457(b) plans, 401(a) plans, and, in some cases, 401(k) plans or retiree health savings arrangements. While these plans provide valuable retirement security,
Accommodating Neurodivergence in the Workplace: A Spectrum of Possibilities
The modern workplace was not designed with every kind of brain in mind, yet an estimated 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent. This means one in five of your employees may be neurodivergent. Neurodivergence is a non-medical term used
Summer Camp Staffing Checklist: What Public Agencies Should Have Ready Before Programs Begin
Many California public agencies staff summer camps and other recreation activities with seasonal employees, teen workers, coaches, and temporary supervisors.
Below is a short staffing checklist to review before the first day of camp, or before recreation activities commence.
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When Is A Promise Really A Promise? Lessons To Learn From Recent California Appellate Decision, Grant v. Chapman University.
In the recently published opinion, Grant v. Chapman University, the California Court of Appeal considered whether Chapman University’s publications, course listings, and statements about campus life created an enforceable implied contract to provide in-person instruction amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Records Act Meets AI: What Recent Records Requests Reveal About ChatGPT Use in Government
As California public agencies increasingly experiment with generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools like ChatGPT, a critical question is no longer theoretical: are AI prompts and outputs subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”)?
Recent reporting and public
PAGA Demystified A Conversation with Casey Williams & Lisa S. Charbonneau
We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope
A Concerted Effort to Regulate Workplace Technology – What Public Employers Need to Know About Proposed State Legislation
While many employers view implementation of workplace technology as a managerial prerogative, labor unions are increasingly framing issues such as electronic surveillance of employees, workplace algorithmic decision-making, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven management tools as core terms and conditions of employment
Don’t Neglect Comp Time Payments When Calculating The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Overtime Deduction
Public agency employers are no strangers to complex wage and hours rules, but the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) raised new questions with the introduction of the deduction for qualified overtime compensation. See LCW’s prior blog post