Jennifer Shaw quoted in SHRM article on Gig Work in California

Jennifer Shaw spoke with Rachel Zheliabovskii regarding her article for SHRM, “Gig Work in California: Fueling the Classification Debate.” The piece dives into the complexities of gig work and the ongoing challenges around worker classification in California. Read the...

Responding to a Subpoena for Employment Records

Employers often receive subpoenas demanding the records of a current or former employee, even if there is no pending litigation. The current or former employee may be involved in litigation, and one of the parties needs documents that are in the employer’s possession....

EEOC Guidance on “Unlawful” DEI

Within a few days of taking office, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which is aimed at “terminating all discriminatory and illegal preferences” in federal agencies and in the...

Prepare for Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training

As we explained in our previous blog post, California implemented a workplace violence prevention rule that applies to most workplaces beginning in July 2024. This new law imposes a myriad of requirements on employers, including establishing, implementing, and...

California Adopts AI Rules for Hiring

For several months, the California Civil Rights Council (CRC) has been considering proposed regulations regarding employer use of “artificial intelligence” (AI) in making hiring and other employment-related decisions. On March 21, 2025, the CRC adopted its final...
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