Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in hiring, performance management, and workplace decision making. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Meagan D. Bainbridge and Senior Attorney Jackie Simonovich discuss practical steps employers should take when
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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: Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt.1
AI is showing up in hiring, recruiting, performance management, and employee monitoring. While these tools promise efficiency, they can also create significant legal risk if they result in discriminatory outcomes. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin…
All Sizzle, No Safety Net: The Legal Risks of Restaurant Stages
California Employment News: Calculating and Tracking FMLA Leave Including Travel to Medical Appointments
New guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor is changing how employers should track FMLA leave tied to medical appointments. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin partners Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Meagan Bainbridge break down…
California Employment News: California AB 692 Cuts Back “Stay or Pay” Contracts with Workers
In this episode of California Employment News, we break down AB 692, a law that places significant limits on so called “stay or pay” provisions in contracts between employers and workers in California. In this episode, Weintraub Tobin attorneys…
Employer Compliance Update: Qualified Overtime and Tip Reporting After the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While its reach is broad, this article covers new employer tax reporting obligations. Under the OBBBA, employers must separately report qualified overtime compensation…
California Employment News: Employee Benefits 101
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Chris Horsley and Ryan Abernethy break down employer obligations related to 401(k) retirement plans, CalSavers, and health benefits.…
Trump’s AI Executive Order: State AI Laws Under Attack
California Employment News: SB 513 and Personnel File Requirements
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down SB 513, a new law that clarifies what documents must be included in an employee’s personnel file which came into effect on…


