EEOC Guidance on “Unlawful” DEI

Within a few days of taking office, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which is aimed at “terminating all discriminatory and illegal preferences” in federal agencies and in the...

New California Employment Laws Coming!

With a February 21, 2025, deadline to introduce new California legislation, several employment-related bills recently were unveiled. Although some of them may not make it to the Governor’s desk, they provide a snapshot of what lawmakers will be debating during this...

New Employment Protections for Victims of Violence

On January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2499 expanded the definition of “victim” for purposes of certain leaves and accommodations. Eligible employees may now use California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act sick leave when they need time off to seek relief if they...

Maintaining Effective Employee Handbooks

Employee handbooks contain key employment policies. Private sector employers should not only maintain handbooks, but also understand their significance and purpose. Below we cover the most important elements of effective employee handbooks. The Purpose An employee...

New Employment Laws for 2025

Fall marks the end of California’s legislative session and Governor Newsom’s review of employment-related bills. Below is a brief summary of the key laws affecting California employers that will take effect on January 1, 2025, or later. Discrimination AB 1815 The...

California Supreme Court Round-Up

During its most recent term, the California Supreme Court issued several decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below. Clarification on Compensable Time The Court took up an appeal from the Ninth Circuit in March regarding...
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