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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Updates
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 Should Be Cautious Before Relying on a Claim of “Undue Hardship” to Deny an Employee’s Request for Accommodation
California employers are required to engage in an interactive process and reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of employees and applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of a position. However, employers are not required ...
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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
The Legislature enacted ...
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Reminders About Politics in the Workplace
While discussions regarding politics, political activities or support or opposition to social or political movements are important in certain contexts, differences of opinion can lead to disruptions in the workplace when these discussions or ...
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Posting and Notice Reminders for 2025
New workplace laws in California typically trigger additional notice and posting requirements. This year is no exception. California employers now have two additional obligations. As a reminder, as of 2025, California employers must do the ...
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Is Your Business Prepared for Immigration Enforcement?
Employers across California are on high alert in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (“ICE”) recent increase in enforcement activity. Whether auditing I-9 compliance or preparing for ICE’s potential arrival at their place of business, ...
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The Little Things Matter in Enforcing Employment Agreements
When an employee is hired, they are required to sign and acknowledge their understanding of, and agreement to, a number of important policies that become a part of the employment relationship. This often includes an arbitration agreement and waiver ...
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