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
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog
Useful information for navigating legal challenges
The California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog, published by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, focuses on labor and employment law issues affecting public agencies in California. It covers topics such as public sector labor relations, employment discrimination, workplace investigations, employee accommodations, contract negotiations, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. The blog also addresses practical guidance on managing public agency workforce challenges, including holiday workplace policies, overtime rules, and legislative updates impacting public employers. It serves as a resource for legal developments, regulatory changes, and best practices relevant to California public entities and their labor relations.
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Appellate Law — What Are Amicus Curiae Briefs?
Tips from the Table: Having Finance Involved in Negotiations
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…
EEOC Rescinds Its Harassment Guidance — But California Public Agencies Still Have Work to Do
Federal guidance has shifted, but California law continues to set the standard for harassment prevention and response in public workplaces.
In January 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in…
The Right to Representation: A Practical Guide for California Public Employers
Public Safety Video Briefing: SB 459 Update – February 2026
Our short Public Safety Video Briefings will tackle cutting-edge issues and core principles relevant to public safety employers. We hope you find these videos useful and thought-provoking.
What to Do If Immigration Enforcement Contacts Your Agency
Preparing for Your Upcoming Labor Negotiations
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…




