In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of California’s Fair Chance Act—also known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employers need to know about using criminal history in hiring
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Whiplash at the NLRB
On April 7, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne Wilcox was again reinstated after initially being fired by President Trump in a short email on January 27, 2025, stating that he had lost confidence in Wilcox’s ability to
California Employment News: Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance
Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers, including scheduling rights, premium pay for schedule changes,
California Employment News: Taking Advantage of the PAGA Reform – How Employers Can Lower Their Risk of PAGA Liability
In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the latest PAGA reforms and what employers need to know to reduce penalties and stay compliant. From new cure opportunities to proactive audits, they cover
The DOJ and EEOC Move Forward With Enforcement Of The President’s Executive Order 14173 (aka ANTI-DEI ORDER)
Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”) commonly referred to as the “Anti-DEI Order” (hereinafter simply referred to as the “Ex. Order”). Among other things, the Ex. Order directs federal
An Update on PAGA Reform from the Trenches – Finally, Some Relief for Employers from Meritless Claims
Last year, we reported on the reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on July 1, 2024. The reform legislation was pushed through to avoid a ballot vote on a measure seeking
California Employment News: Document Checklist for Departing Employees
Weintraub Attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina discuss the essential documentation and paperwork employers need to provide when an employment relationship ends. From final paychecks to COBRA notices and WARN Act requirements, this episode of California Employment News provides
California Employment News: Drug and Alcohol Policy Enforcement for In-Office and Remote Workers
Recent legal developments have impacted drug and alcohol policy enforcement in the workplace. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Labor & Employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Ryan Abernathy provide an overview of the latest legal updates,
Lawsuit Filed by CA Chamber of Commerce: Challenging Senate Bill 399
This is a follow-up to our recent blog post regarding Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) and its prohibition on an employer’s right to take adverse action against an employee who refuses to attend meetings related to “political matters” or “religious
You Can’t Make Me Go to that Meeting! CA Law Prohibits Adverse Action Against Employees Who Refuse to Go to Certain Meetings
If you followed California’s 2024 Legislative term, you know that Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) was passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2024. For the most part, SB 399 has been described as a new