The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released its Reporting Year (RY) 2025 Pay Data Reporting FAQ and Handbook. The statute remains familiar, but the filing mechanics this cycle are not. CRD’s materials emphasize a prescribed file structure, add
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The California Workplace Law Blog, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to employment and labor law in California. It covers topics such as wage and hour compliance, arbitration agreements, employee classification, workplace safety, employee training requirements, and local ordinances affecting employers, including those in Los Angeles County. The blog also addresses litigation trends, regulatory updates, and employer obligations under state and local laws, including protections for hotel and janitorial workers, recall rights, and compensation structures. It serves as a resource for employers and HR professionals navigating California's complex workplace legal landscape.
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California Employers: Reminder to Post 2026 OSHA Form 300A by February 1
Unless exempt, California employers must post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in a visible and easily accessible location at each worksite from February 1 through April 30, 2026. Employers must use Cal/OSHA Form 300A for this posting.…
California CRD Publishes Preliminary Templates & FAQ for Pay Data Reporting for Upcoming Reporting Year 2025
California’s annual pay data reporting submission this year is due on May 13, 2026. Each cycle, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) typically releases updated guidance for that year’s reporting in early February.
While we await this annual guidance, CRD…
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting
California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave.
In 2024, California passed a…
Court Grants Partial Preliminary Injunction on AB 288 Enforcement
A recent federal court order has placed a partial preliminary injunction on the enforcement of Assembly Bill (AB) 288, which expands both worker rights and the authority of the state’s Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
AB 288 was designed…
New “Workplace Know Your Rights” Model Notice Published by Labor Commissioner
The Labor Commissioner has published a model Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice pursuant to Senate Bill 294 (SB 294), also known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act. This Act introduces annual notice requirements and new rules related to…
A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2025
As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be prepared in 2026.
State Law
California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations
California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026
Several employment-related cases are currently pending before the California Supreme Court, and their outcomes could have a significant impact on workplace policies and risk management for employers and HR professionals.
Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc.
This case addresses whether a…
LA County Extends COVID Era Right of Recall Permanently
Los Angeles County has enacted a new ordinance that permanently extends and updates worker recall and retention rights for certain employees, building on protections first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ordinance, effective November 6, 2025, amends the Los Angeles…
Los Angeles Hotel Worker Training Ordinance: Certified Training Providers Announced
Los Angeles hospitality employers should be aware of an update regarding the Hotel Worker Training Ordinance.
The City has released its list of Certified Public Housekeeping Training Organizations (PHTOs), and beginning December 1, 2025, covered hotels must provide paid public…