When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can
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The Labor & Employment Law Blog, published by Weintraub Tobin, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to workplace law. It covers topics such as employment counseling, litigation, mediation, compliance audits, workplace investigations, and government employment regulations. The blog addresses issues including employee rights, wage and hour laws, recall and reinstatement protections, unlawful contract provisions, and labor code compliance. It also discusses legislative changes impacting employers and employees, such as new state laws affecting employment contracts and workplace policies. The content is aimed at helping employers and legal professionals navigate the complexities of labor and employment law in California and beyond.
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California Employment News: Stop Penalties Before They Start: The Power of Meal and Rest Break Attestations
Meal and rest break compliance remains a key issue in California wage and hour litigation. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss how employers can use attestations to identify issues,…
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Requiring New Oversight on AI’s Impact on the Workplace
ICE’s Updated I-9 Audit Guidelines: What Employers Need to Know
Federal immigration compliance has always required employers to maintain accurate Form I-9 records, but recent changes issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly raise the stakes for even seemingly minor paperwork mistakes. In this article, we explore how ICE’s updated guidance…
California Employment News: The Hidden Risks of PEOs & Staffing Agencies
Thinking about using a PEO or staffing agency? In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Talia Delanoy discuss the risks and benefits employers should consider before entering into these relationships, including…
California Employment News: Navigating ICE’s Updated I-9 Audit Guidelines: What Employers Need to Know
ICE has updated its audit guidelines, and the stakes for I-9 compliance just increased. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge discuss how recent ICE changes are reclassifying common I-9 errors…
California Employment News: Considerations for Employee Termination
Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a…
California Employment News: Document Checklist for Departing Employees
When an employment relationship ends, California employers have specific legal obligations they must meet. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin associates Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley provide a practical refresher on final pay requirements and the…


