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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Updates
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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Can an Investigation Report Land You in Court?
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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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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Jury Awards $4 Million for Secondhand Sexual Harassment
Appellate court finds harassment need only alter working conditions as to ‘make it more difficult to do the job’
Most California employers understand that under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) they are required to promptly investigate ...
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Beware: An Employer’s Conduct when Presenting an Employee with an Arbitration Agreement May Render It Unenforceable
Arbitration agreements, particularly those containing a class action waiver, are a powerful tool for employers seeking to efficiently manage employment disputes. A recent California appellate court ruling, Velarde v. Monroe Operations, LLC, ...
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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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California Employers May Now Enforce Prospective Meal Period Waiver Agreements
A recent appellate decision provides a victory for California employers that seek to limit wage and hour liability. The Court in La Kimba Bradsbery, et al. v. Vicar Operating, Inc. recently ruled that revocable, prospective meal period waivers for ...
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