I 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 ArticleEffective January 1st, Senate Bill 1137 amended Government Code section 12926, of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, to prohibit “intersectional” discrimination—bias based on a combination of protected characteristics like race and gender. The…
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 ArticleRecognizing that many California businesses unwittingly employ non-citizens, and given the Trump Administration’s focus on Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE), we provide this update on anticipated ICE activities. The administration suggests a higher chance…
Read ArticleWe know it is common to ask about transportation and driver’s licensure during the application process for many jobs. A new law addresses this. Effective January 1, 2025, California Senate Bill 1100 (Gov. Code…
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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