Two new California laws amend the state’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHFA), expanding paid sick leave for employees who are victims of certain crimes…

California’s Fair Chance Act (CFCA), implemented in 2018, prevents employers with five or more employees from asking job applicants about their conviction history before extending…

In a landmark ruling, the California Supreme Court held that courts should not consider prejudice when deciding whether a party has waived its right to…

Certain gig-economy drivers can receive some employment benefits while continuing to enjoy their status as independent contractors, the California Supreme Court decided last month in…

There is a new form of discrimination that California employers need to avoid – algorithmic discrimination. In layman’s terms, algorithmic discrimination is a condition in…

Effective July 1, 2024, California Labor Code § 6401.9 requires covered California employers to create and implement a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) that:…

By Rose Huelskamp Serrano, Anne Wilson, Tony Skogen, Katherine Fine and Jonah Mekebri. The new year will bring new legal requirements for California employers. Legislative…

California’s anti-SLAPP statute is designed to weed out meritless lawsuits early in the litigation process by providing a road to dismissal for actions that threaten…

By Rose Huelskamp Serrano and Jonah Mekebri     As a follow up to our recent article regarding pay transparency for employers, there are additional…

By Rose Huelskamp Serrano and Jonah Mekebri     Effective January 1, 2023, California employers’ obligations regarding transparency of pay and reporting of pay data…