Beginning July 1, 2027, Senate Bill (SB) 947 prohibits employers from relying solely on automated decision systems for discipline or termination. When an employer primarily relies on such a system, a human must corroborate…
Read ArticleBeginning July 1, 2027, SB 947 prohibits employers from relying solely on automated decision systems for discipline or termination. When an employer primarily relies on such a system, a human must corroborate its output,…
Read ArticleCan you stop a departing California employee from joining a competitor? Generally, no—even if the employee signed a noncompete agreement. California prioritizes employee mobility and open competition. Business and Professions Code §§ 16600 and…
Read ArticleTwo years ago, California employers scrambled to stand up a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan before SB 553 took effect. Then most of them filed the binder and never opened it again. That’s the problem.…
Read ArticleMany California employers still think compliance means having a handbook with the right policies. Increasingly, that is no longer enough. One of the more significant trends developing in California employment law is the shift…
Read ArticleEmployers should take any threat of workplace violence seriously. One tool to prevent violence is to seek a workplace restraining order. The practical reach of the California statute providing for Workplace Violence Restraining Orders,…
Read ArticleI previously boasted how much our firm is leveraging AI to provide our clients greater efficiency and most savings. This is only half the story. Although we were early adopters of AI technology for…
Read ArticleLike everyone, we are awestruck by this thing called Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s crazy, right? Civilization is turning a page. We first want to share with our clients that we leverage AI responsibly, ethically…
Read ArticleStarting January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB) 642 tightens California’s pay-equity and transparency rules. Employers must include a genuine, good-faith salary range in every job posting, not a placeholder or open-ended figure. The law…
Read ArticleThe compliance deadline for compliance with new California mandatory workplace “Know Your Rights” notice requirement is February 1, 2026. More specifically, the new law requires giving a standalone written notice to all employees and…
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