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, ...
[Read more] about Beware: An Employer’s Conduct when Presenting an Employee with an Arbitration Agreement May Render It Unenforceable
Updates
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, ...
[Read more] about Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims in California: Key Takeaways from the CRD’s New Guidance
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 ...
[Read more] about California Employers May Now Enforce Prospective Meal Period Waiver Agreements
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 ...
[Read more] about Responding to Personnel File Record Requests — Avoid Oversharing!
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 ...
[Read more] about Employers Should Be Cautious Before Relying on a Claim of “Undue Hardship” to Deny an Employee’s Request for Accommodation
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 ...
[Read more] about Employers: Don’t Miss Your Deadline to Submit Your Annual Pay Data Reports
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 ...
[Read more] about Reminders About Politics in the Workplace
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 ...
[Read more] about Posting and Notice Reminders for 2025
