What is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position Under California Law?

Employers across California continue to grapple with how best to balance workplace safety, employee rights, and compliance with ever-changing drug and alcohol regulations. One area that has attracted increased attention is the definition of a “safety-sensitive”...

Pot at Work: Understanding California Law

California has always been at the forefront of cannabis regulation. Medical marijuana was legalized nearly three decades ago, and Proposition 64 made recreational use lawful in 2016. But legalization for personal use has never meant unlimited rights in the workplace....

Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” – What Employers Need to Know

President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” has been making headlines, and for good reason — it’s packed with changes that directly impact employers and employees alike. Although much of the media coverage has focused on the political angle, HR professionals,...

New CRC Regulations on Automated Hiring Tools Take Effect October 1

Starting on October 1, 2025, California employers must follow new regulations from the Civil Rights Council (CRC) regarding “automated-decision systems”, or “ADS” — that is, tools that use AI, algorithms, or other computer processes to help make employment decisions....
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