Starting January 1, 2027, AB 2155 makes an arbitration agreement unenforceable under the California Arbitration Act to the extent it isn’t enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act.For years, many agreements had a simple backup…
Read ArticleStarting January 1, 2027, SB 1149 expands bereavement leave to cover a “designated person”—someone related to the employee by blood or whose relationship is equivalent to family. Employers with five or more employees must…
Read ArticleBeginning 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 ArticleAn employee’s unpaid gap between shifts can create an additional pay obligation—even when no overtime is worked. This is called a “split shift.,” and generally occurs when an employer schedules an unpaid, nonworking interruption…
Read ArticleIn California, a salary and an impressive title do not automatically make an employee “exempt.” In 2026, employees generally must earn at least $70,304 annually—twice the state’s $16.90 minimum wage for full-time work—to satisfy…
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