Two new laws effective January 1, 2025, reshaped small-employer leave duties. Assembly Bill (AB) 2499 expanded protected leave when an employee or family member is the victim of certain crimes. Denying or retaliating against…
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 ArticleEffective July 1, 2025, California’s statewide minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour, with some cities like San Francisco and West Hollywood exceeding $19. Employers must apply the highest applicable rate based on work…
Read ArticleCalifornia requires nonexempt employees receive a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free, meal break by the end of the 5th hour of work. However, the Labor Code permits an employee to take an on-duty meal break, but…
Read ArticleCalifornia law requires a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free meal break after five hours, and a second after ten hours. The first break can be waived if the shift is six hours or less; the second…
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…
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