The Yellowstone Rule: Step Away and Trust the Team

Last week, I traded email alerts for the sounds of Yellowstone. I saw bison, elk, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, and more — all moving through a vast ecosystem that somehow works without urgency, ego, or inboxes. That sight stayed with me. For leaders, unplugging...

AI Layoffs Are Coming: Watch for New Notice Obligations

Artificial intelligence is already changing how employers make staffing decisions. Some companies are using AI to improve efficiency. Others are using automation to reduce headcount, delay hiring, or restructure work. California lawmakers are now paying attention....

Politics at Work: What California Employers Can and Cannot Control

As election season heats up, employers should expect more political discussion at work, more employee social media activity outside of work, and more tension between employees with strongly held views. For California employers, the issue is not simply whether politics...

Joint Employer Liability in California

Federal Moment, California Reality Joint employer liability is having a moment at the federal level. Proposed Department of Labor rules, shifting National Labor Relations Board standards, and ongoing litigation are all pulling on the same thread: when does one company...
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