May 16, 20243 min read
Understanding the EEOC's New Workplace Harassment Guidance: Key Insights for Employers
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace....
Apr 27, 20243 min read
Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Challenges and Strategies for Handling Essential Job Duties
In our previous blog, "Detailed Insights from the EEOC's Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act," we introduced the foundational...
Apr 27, 20242 min read
New York Leads with Pioneering Paid Prenatal Leave Policy
New York has become the first state in the United States to mandate paid leave specifically for pregnant employees to attend doctor...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
FTC – Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will prevent employers from enforcing non-competes against...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
DOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Salary Thresholds, Effective July 2024
In our previous coverage, we explored the impending changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at expanding overtime...
Apr 24, 20246 min read
Insights from Rich Reinis, Fast Food Council Member: The Effect of California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law on the Industry
In our previous article, California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024, we provided a detailed explanation of the...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Upcoming Changes to Overtime Rules: What Employers Need to Know
A significant development in U.S. labor regulations has just taken a step closer to reality. The White House Office of Management and...
Apr 10, 20244 min read
Understanding California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024
California's legislative landscape has shifted with the introduction of AB 1228. This legislation mandates a wage increase for fast-food...
Apr 4, 20242 min read
California's 2024 Pay Data Reporting: What Employers Need to Know
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released updated guidance for the 2023 pay data reports, due by May 8, 2024. It is crucial...
Mar 14, 20243 min read
California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate: Employers Must Know
In a pivotal move to enhance workplace safety, California has introduced a mandate that requires employers to take a proactive stance...
Mar 13, 20243 min read
How to Conduct an Effective Internal Investigation: A Practical Guide
In the corporate environment, the necessity for internal investigations can arise from various scenarios, ranging from employee...
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Supreme Court Limits California PAGA Claims - Victory to Employers
- Richard Liu, Managing Counsel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On June 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision...
Jun 12, 20235 min read
California Re-Launches COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
California once again launches paid sick leave for employees who request leave due to COVID -19 ("COVID SPSL"). The law (SB 114) will...
Jun 12, 20234 min read
OSHA COVID-19 ETS Moves Forward - Supreme Court Challenges Underway
Quick Summary: On December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit--by a close call--dissolved the stay of OSHA's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and...
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Responding to OSHA’s Latest Vaccination Mandate
- Richard Liu, Esq. (Managing Counsel), Neo Chen (Counsel) On November 4, 2021, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)...
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Universal Indoor Mask-Wearing Mandate is Back, Effective August 3, 2021
- Richard Liu, Esq. (Managing Counsel), Neo Chen (Law Clerk) Yesterday afternoon, various counties in California, including the Counties...