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A new Eleventh Circuit decision, Mundt v. Sheriff, Okaloosa County, reinforces several key principles under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that employers across the country—including those in California covered by the Fair Employment and Housing Act...

As we move into 2026, California employers face a series of important compliance deadlines. One that deserves timely attention is the new notice requirement imposed by Senate Bill 294 (“SB 294”), which mandates that employers distribute a new standalone “Know Your...

California’s leave and accommodation landscape is expanding again in 2026 — and employers should start preparing now. With new legislation broadening when employees can take time off and heightened enforcement priorities under the Fair Employment and Housing Act...

California is doubling down on pay equity and transparency in 2026. Building on Senate Bill 1162—which created California’s modern pay data reporting program and job‑posting pay scale rules—the Civil Rights Department (CRD) will continue to require detailed annual pay...

As we approach 2026, California continues to push forward in labor and employment law. Some changes take effect immediately, others phase in, and some are still being finalized. Below is a summary of the most important developments that employers, HR teams, and...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, telework has become a normal part of many workplaces. For HR professionals, though, remote work raises new compliance questions—especially when employees request telework as an accommodation. The Equal Employment...

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....

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,...

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....