Pay equity refers to the idea that people doing essentially the same work should be paid the same, regardless of their sex, race, or ethnicity. Governor Newsom has signed SB 642, the “Pay Equity…
Read ArticleOn August 4, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, in Hirdman v. Charter Communications, held that outside salespeople qualify as “exempt” under the Labor Code, meaning employers may calculate their paid sick leave at the same…
Read ArticleCalifornia is rapidly moving to regulate workplace use of AI and surveillance tools. Pending bills would require written notice before deploying monitoring technology, ban invasive systems like facial or emotion recognition, and prohibit surveillance…
Read ArticleMany California employers are unfamiliar with Bus. & Prof. Code Sec. 16600, which bans any agreement that would prohibit another from competing in the same field. However, there are three narrow statutory exceptions where…
Read ArticleAs summer vacation approaches, California employers hiring minors must navigate specific legal requirements. Under Education Code Section 49110, et seq., a valid work permit is required. Both minors and employers complete a “Statement of…
Read ArticleEffective July 1, 2025, the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance applies to retail businesses with over 300 global employees, including those hired through staffing firms or franchisees. It covers employees working at least…
Read ArticleI continue to see instances in which an employee was terminated, and the employer paid some amount in severance, but did not get a signed severance agreement. The purpose behind a severance agreement is…
Read ArticleBy May 14, 2025, California employers with 100 or more employees must submit pay data reports to the Civil Rights Department (CRD) under Government Code section 12999. Reports must cover 2024 data by race,…
Read ArticleMisclassifying a California employee as exempt can lead to significant legal and financial consequences for employers. Under California law, exempt employees must meet strict salary and duty requirements, and failure to properly classify workers…
Read ArticleEmployers are now prohibited from requiring employees to attend meetings or participate in communications concerning the employer’s opinions on religious or political matters, including union organizing. This legislation aims to protect employees from coercion…
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