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 that
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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Members Only: Why California Public Agencies Should Tread Carefully with Member-Exclusive Benefits
The 411 on SB 1100’s Impact on Driver’s License Requirements
As we cruise into 2025, LCW has received a number of questions regarding Senate Bill 1100, the new law that prohibits including a driver’s license requirement in job postings and applications unless the employer reasonably expects that driving is…
Is this PERSable/Reportable? Reporting and Tracking Temporary Upgrade Pay, Out-of-Class Appointments, and Extra Duty Pays
This blog was originally authored in August 2019 but has been reviewed and updated for January 2025.
Applying the different California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) rules related to Temporary Upgrade Pay, out-of-class appointments, and non-reportable extra-duty pays can be…
Tips from the Table: Effective Compensation Surveys
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…
5 Resolutions for the New Year
NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: 2025’s Changes in Discrimination Law that Every California Employer Should Keep on Their Radar
As we usher in 2025, California employers face a range of new legal requirements aimed at enhancing protections against workplace discrimination and improving employee rights. From expanding anti-discrimination protections to refining leave policies, the following legislative updates demand attention. Here’s…
The Risks of Rewards: Are Your Year-End Bonuses Discriminatory?
Tips from the Table: Last, Best, and Final Offers
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…


