A recent California Court of Appeal decision, Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2025) 108 Cal.App.5th 301, offers valuable guidance for employers and third-party investigators involved in drafting workplace investigation reports. The case ...
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Workplace Investigations
Shhh…Employers Can Ask for Confidentiality in Open Investigations Once Again
Employers had historically sought confidentiality during an ongoing investigation in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. Then a 2015 decision dramatically limited an employer’s right to require confidentiality during internal ...
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Overview for ‘19: California’s New Employment Laws
For 2019, California employers should be aware of these new and updated laws.
New Laws
SB 1300 The Sexual Harassment Omnibus Bill
As of January 1, 2019, employers cannot require employees to: release a FEHA claim “in exchange for a raise or ...
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At-Will Manager Can be Discharged for Obstructing Internal Investigation
The California Court of Appeal delivered a strong reminder to employers on the value of maintaining an at-will employment relationship with employees. The Court in McGrory v. Applied Signal held that a manager’s uncooperative and allegedly untruthful ...
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