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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....

Unlimited vacation” sounds like a dream—no accrual tracking, no caps, no payouts upon separation. What’s not to love? Plenty, if you're in California. Although the concept of unlimited paid time off can offer flexibility and reduce administrative burden, poorly...

We’ve all been there. It’s a busy afternoon, and an unexpected employee complaint lands in your inbox. You pause and think, “What do I do now?” The short answer? If you don’t know the key facts, it’s time to investigate. In 2025, the stakes remain high. Once an...

California employers have long been subject to the state’s Fair Chance Act, which restricts when and how they may consider an applicant’s criminal history. But in 2025, new local laws—especially in Los Angeles County—are adding complex and high-stakes requirements...

Summer vacations are in full swing, and so are wage-hour risks for California employers. Whether it's a quick email from the beach or a work call squeezed in between sightseeing, even a few minutes of off-the-clock work by a non-exempt employee can result in...

Picture this: An employee stops showing up to work. No call, no text, no explanation. Frustrating, right? That’s why so many employers bury “job abandonment” policies in their handbooks—often declaring that disappearing for three consecutive days without notice means...