What’s New in Employment Law?

Flexible work arrangements are here to stay, and many California employers are looking for ways to give employees more control over their schedules. One common request? “Can I work from home for part of the day so I can avoid rush-hour traffic?” Seems simple enough....

The U.S. Department of Labor has released an updated "Your Rights Under USERRA" poster. If your business displays employment law posters, now is a good time to make sure your USERRA notice is up to date. USERRA (the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment...

A new labor relations director gets a Friday afternoon call. An employee has just walked out after an argument with her supervisor. Three coworkers left with her. A veteran labor relations director gets the same call. The newcomer is wondering what to do next. The...

If your organization uses employment arbitration agreements, here’s one more reason to dust them off. Governor Newsom recently signed AB 2155, which takes effect on January 1, 2027. The new law doesn’t ban arbitration or make arbitration agreements obsolete. Instead,...

One of the most difficult questions California employers face is whether an employee’s troubling behavior should be treated as misconduct or as a possible sign of a disability. Respond too quickly with discipline, and an employer may overlook its obligations under the...

Many California employers devoted significant time and resources to complying with California’s workplace violence prevention law before it took effect on July 1, 2024, through SB 553. They drafted Workplace Violence Prevention Plans, trained employees, implemented...

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this week, it’s hard not to think about how much has changed over the past two and a half centuries. The workplace certainly has. The nation’s founders could never have imagined artificial intelligence, remote work, workplace...

A recent episode of Dateline NBC, “Breaking Point,” tells the heartbreaking story of Morgan Fox, a 29-year-old FedEx employee and mother who was murdered outside her home in 2020. Although the episode focuses on the criminal prosecution of her coworker, the facts...

Let's be honest—nobody wakes up excited to attend a Wage & Hour training. We get it. Meal periods, rest breaks, overtime calculations, off-the-clock work, wage statements... it's not exactly thrilling. But here's the reality: a few hours of training today can save...

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...