This blog post originally appeared in February 2016 and was revised in February 2026.
With Valentine’s Day upon us, cupid may have left a few arrows in the workplace. People spend a lot of time with coworkers, so it is not
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.
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…
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…
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.
Overview
Assembly Bill 692, effective January 1, 2026, significantly changes how employers in California may use repayment or “stay-or-pay” clauses in employment-related agreements. As described in the last sections of this post, however, it is likely AB 692 does…
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools are increasingly being marketed as a way to streamline workplace investigations: summarizing evidence, generating interview outlines, comparing witness statements, or even “detecting inconsistencies” in testimony. While these tools may appear to help investigators move faster, public…
Since our original post detailing the tracking and reporting requirements imposed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) for federal tax deduction of qualified overtime compensation (i.e., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime), the IRS has announced significant guidance…
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.