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Employees Who Bring Non-PAGA and PAGA Claims to Arbitration and Receive Adverse Judgments Will Be Precluded from Asserting Their PAGA Claims in Court
Apr 1, 2025
Employees Who Bring Non-PAGA and PAGA Claims to Arbitration and Receive Adverse Judgments Will Be Precluded from Asserting Their PAGA Claims in Court
Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
Navigating 2025: Key Labor and Employment Law Updates and Compliance Strategies for Businesses
Feb 4, 2025
Navigating 2025: Key Labor and Employment Law Updates and Compliance Strategies for Businesses
Feb 4, 2025

This year promises to have much in store for changing—and further complicating—a complex field of law for companies to navigate. As a result, we have compiled a selection of the most pressing updates for companies to know about in the new year, as well as some important tips on how to stay up to date with new laws and legal standards.

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Feb 4, 2025
Top Ten Policies Every Employee Handbook Should Have
Oct 22, 2024
Top Ten Policies Every Employee Handbook Should Have
Oct 22, 2024

Employee Handbooks are a critical resource for both employers and employees and help create a better informed and trained workforce. Still, there are rapidly changing, complex state and federal laws which require caution on behalf of employers and diligence in updating these handbooks to reflect such changes.

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Oct 22, 2024
DOL Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
Apr 10, 2024
DOL Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
Apr 10, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a six-factor test to distinguish between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This rule took effect March 11, 2024. It replaces the 2021 proposed rule, which was put on hold and is under legal dispute in the 5th Circuit.

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Apr 10, 2024
Investigations in the Workplace
Mar 28, 2024
Investigations in the Workplace
Mar 28, 2024

Workplace investigations are difficult but necessary. They mitigate risk and help maintain an enjoyable workplace. It is best practice to conduct prompt investigations when issues arise.

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Mar 28, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act
Mar 7, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act
Mar 7, 2024

All companies, including companies formed domestically and companies formed under foreign laws but registered to operate in any state, territory or Indian tribe in the United States, like corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other similar entities must report their beneficial ownership to FinCEN.

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Mar 7, 2024
Employers Can Sue for Strike Damages
Mar 7, 2024
Employers Can Sue for Strike Damages
Mar 7, 2024

The Supreme Court’s decision in Glacier could significantly impact labor law by limiting the scope of the NLRB’s authority to adjudicate certain labor-related disputes. Employers are more likely to pursue damage claims against unions in state court for property damage caused by conduct during strikes if the union fails to take reasonable precautions to mitigate the risk of property damage during the strike.

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Mar 7, 2024
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action Admissions Policies in Higher Education
Mar 7, 2024
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action Admissions Policies in Higher Education
Mar 7, 2024

Employers need to review their DEI initiatives to ensure they are in accordance with the law. Although companies will likely continue to promote diversity in their workplace, the court has made clear that discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. Therefore, diversity initiatives should be designed to expand opportunity for underrepresented groups as opposed to programs that consider race, ethnicity, or gender during the selection process.

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Mar 7, 2024
Understanding Employee Compensation in California
Feb 23, 2024
Understanding Employee Compensation in California
Feb 23, 2024

In addition to hourly wage and salary, the spectrum of employee compensation includes a wide range of remunerative elements, including bonuses, sick leave, paid time off, vacation, and insurance benefits. It is important for employers to understand their obligations and options regarding employee compensation in order to limit potential liability exposure and be a competitive player in the market.

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Feb 23, 2024
Employee Expense Reimbursement for Telecommuting Arrangements
Jan 18, 2024
Employee Expense Reimbursement for Telecommuting Arrangements
Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
Fair Work Week Ordinances: What Employers Need To Know
Oct 12, 2023
Fair Work Week Ordinances: What Employers Need To Know
Oct 12, 2023
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Oct 12, 2023
CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE – Client Notice
Sep 11, 2023
CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE – Client Notice
Sep 11, 2023
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Sep 11, 2023
NLRB May 30, 2023 Memo On Non-Compete Agreements and Its Impact In California
Aug 14, 2023
NLRB May 30, 2023 Memo On Non-Compete Agreements and Its Impact In California
Aug 14, 2023
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Aug 14, 2023
Atlanta Opera, Inc.: NLRB Revisits and Reaffirms What It Means To Be An Independent Contractor
Jul 13, 2023
Atlanta Opera, Inc.: NLRB Revisits and Reaffirms What It Means To Be An Independent Contractor
Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023
Music in the Workplace Can Form the Basis for a Title VII Harassment Claim
Jul 13, 2023
Music in the Workplace Can Form the Basis for a Title VII Harassment Claim
Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023
ADA Accessibility For Websites: Reduce Your Business’s Liability And Increase Accessibility
Jun 22, 2023
ADA Accessibility For Websites: Reduce Your Business’s Liability And Increase Accessibility
Jun 22, 2023
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Jun 22, 2023
Assembly Bill No. 257: Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST)
Apr 6, 2023
Assembly Bill No. 257: Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST)
Apr 6, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023
California Privacy Rights Act
Feb 23, 2023
California Privacy Rights Act
Feb 23, 2023
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Feb 23, 2023
California Employers Must Ensure Commission Agreements Are Written and Followed
Jan 26, 2023
California Employers Must Ensure Commission Agreements Are Written and Followed
Jan 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023
Key Changes to Labor and Employment Laws 2023
Jan 19, 2023
Key Changes to Labor and Employment Laws 2023
Jan 19, 2023
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Jan 19, 2023
For the New Year: A Reminder on Meal/Rest Break Premiums and Failure to Pay
Jan 6, 2023
For the New Year: A Reminder on Meal/Rest Break Premiums and Failure to Pay
Jan 6, 2023
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Jan 6, 2023
Wage and Hour: The Time ‘Rounding’ Conundrum
Dec 6, 2022
Wage and Hour: The Time ‘Rounding’ Conundrum
Dec 6, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
5 Recent California Laws Enacted
Dec 6, 2022
5 Recent California Laws Enacted
Dec 6, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
California Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2023
Nov 10, 2022
California Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2023
Nov 10, 2022
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Nov 10, 2022
Surviving AB 5: How the Trucking Industry Can Adapt
Jul 15, 2022
Surviving AB 5: How the Trucking Industry Can Adapt
Jul 15, 2022
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Jul 15, 2022
Recent Supreme Court Decision Limits the Scope of PAGA
Jun 29, 2022
Recent Supreme Court Decision Limits the Scope of PAGA
Jun 29, 2022
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Jun 29, 2022
SB 93: A Reminder to Employers that California’s “Right to Recall” Law Is Still In Effect
Apr 22, 2022
SB 93: A Reminder to Employers that California’s “Right to Recall” Law Is Still In Effect
Apr 22, 2022
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Apr 22, 2022
SB 114: Renewed COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Now in Effect
Feb 11, 2022
SB 114: Renewed COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Now in Effect
Feb 11, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preventing Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Jan 13, 2022
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preventing Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Jan 13, 2022
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Jan 13, 2022
Employers Failing to Take Action for Harassment Claims Arising from Third Party Conduct Risk Liability
Dec 16, 2021
Employers Failing to Take Action for Harassment Claims Arising from Third Party Conduct Risk Liability
Dec 16, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021

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