Oct 17, 20243 min read
California Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase: What Employers Must Do to Comply
California's SB 525 introduces a major wage increase for healthcare workers, starting October 16, 2024, after a series of legislative...
Oct 10, 20243 min read
California’s New Freelance Worker Protection Act: Key Steps for Employer Compliance
As of January 1, 2025, California will implement significant changes to the way businesses engage with freelance workers. The new...
Oct 10, 20243 min read
AB 2123: Preparing for Changes to California’s Paid Family Leave Starting January 2025
On September 29, 2024, California Governor signed AB 2123 into law, bringing significant changes to the state’s Paid Family Leave (PFL)...
Oct 4, 20243 min read
DOL Releases AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework to Prevent Disability Discrimination
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring has reshaped recruitment processes, offering efficiencies that were once unimaginable....
Oct 4, 20243 min read
New California Law Expands Local Enforcement of Employment Discrimination
Effective January 1, 2025 , California employers will face an expanded compliance landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill (SB)...
Sep 27, 20244 min read
California's New Law on Social Compliance Audits: What Employers Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, California employers will need to pay closer attention to the results of voluntary social compliance audits,...
Sep 27, 20242 min read
DOJ Updates Guidance on AI and Corporate Compliance: Key Takeaways for Businesses
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced important updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs , addressing how...
Sep 18, 20243 min read
California AI Legislation Update: AI Discrimination Bill Stalls, While Lawmakers Advance Other AI Regulations
California lawmakers recently missed the chance to pass a major bill that would have set new rules for the use of artificial intelligence...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Public Employers Exempt from PAGA Penalties
The California Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling that exempts public employers from penalties under the state’s Private...
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down 80/20/30 Rule: Key Insights for Hospitality Employers
On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit made a significant decision in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S....
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Ninth Circuit Ruling: Personal Social Media Posts Can Create Workplace Harassment Risks
The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland highlights the growing...
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Important Update for Employers: Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban Nationwide
In a pivotal decision on August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the Federal Trade...
Aug 15, 20245 min read
FTC Non-Compete Rule: Latest Court Rulings and What They Mean for Employers
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a Final Rule that dramatically changes the landscape for non-compete...
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Critical Update for Employers: Impacts of the Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc. Ruling on PAGA Intervention
On August 1, 2024, the California Supreme Court delivered a crucial ruling in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc. , addressing whether a party can...
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Driving Legislative Change: The Role of Ballot Initiatives in Shaping California's Employment Laws
In recent years, California has increasingly relied on ballot initiatives as a powerful tool to drive significant legislative changes,...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Supreme Court’s 2024 Decisions: Impact on Labor and Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made four important rulings that limit the power of federal agencies. Although these rulings didn’t...