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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....

Managing employee medical leaves can be one of the most confusing challenges for California employers. You want to support your team, but what happens when the time off just keeps getting extended, with no clear return date? The good news: California law does not...

California employers must stay on top of developments in the law that may affect workplace policies, particularly those related to benefits eligibility and nondiscrimination. Although same-sex marriage has been recognized nationwide for nearly a decade, the U.S....