Before we carve turkeys, pass the stuffing, and head into a well-earned Thanksgiving break, it’s a good time to revisit how your business handles holidays to ensure you are paying your staff correctly.
Here are some frequently asked questions and ...
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Personnel Policies
The “Safety Sensitive” Requirement – What Employers Need to Know Before Instituting Random Drug Testing
Random drug testing is generally only permitted in California for employees in “safety-sensitive” positions. However, the law does not clearly define the term “safety-sensitive” and no court has provided a black and white test to determine whether an ...
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Court of Appeal Reaffirms California Businesses Need Not Grant Indefinite Medical Leave
Extended medical leave is challenging for California businesses to navigate, especially when there is no clear return to work date. California and federal law state that extended leave is sometimes necessary as a reasonable accommodation, but what if ...
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Off-the-Clock Cannabis Use in California: What Employers Need to Know Before Testing Employees
Since January 1, 2024, California law has protected employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their off-duty cannabis use. While employers can still enforce drug-free workplace policies, AB 2188 added Government Code section 12954 to ...
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July: Mid-Year Updates
New CRD Notice Now Available: “Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations”
As of July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) published a new mandatory workplace notice in compliance with ...
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Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims in California: Key Takeaways from the CRD’s New Guidance
In May 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD” ) released its latest “Fact Sheet on Protections Against Age Discrimination” (“Fact Sheet”) under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). With age-related claims on the rise, ...
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Responding to Personnel File Record Requests — Avoid Oversharing!
Labor Code Section 1198.5 provides that current and former employees (or a representative) have the right to inspect and receive a copy of their personnel file and records that relate to the employee’s performance or to any grievance concerning the ...
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Employers: Don’t Miss Your Deadline to Submit Your Annual Pay Data Reports
Private California employers that have 100 or more employees must submit an annual pay data report to the Civil Rights Department (CRD). This year’s reporting deadline is May 14, 2025.
Employer Pay Data Requirements
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