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...

Assessing Credibility in Internal Investigations

Employers must take remedial and preventive action to stop discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work. To fulfill this obligation, internal human resources professionals and employment lawyers should understand how to effectively conduct investigations of...

Understanding the Overturn of the Chevron Doctrine

On June 28, 2024, by a 6-3 vote, the United States Supreme Court overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine. In rejecting this doctrine, the Supreme Court substantially limited the level of judicial deference accorded federal agencies’ interpretations of federal...

U.S. Supreme Court Round-Up

During its most recent term, the United States Supreme Court issued a few decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below. Standard for Title VII Discrimination Claims Under Title VII, employers cannot “refuse to hire or to discharge...
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