Publications

During the last week of its most recent term, the United States Supreme Court (the “Court”) issued four important decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings, and an employment discrimination case the Court agreed to hear, below....

During its most recent term, the United States Supreme Court issued two decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings, and two upcoming cases, below. Employee Exemptions from Overtime Compensation The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)...

California’s scheme of wage and hour law is vast, complex, and ever changing. It can be difficult for employers to keep up with the mandates to avoid liability. Although the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (“LWDA”) may assess civil penalties for certain...

Almost every employer should maintain an employee handbook containing key employment policies. However, employers often misunderstand the role of handbooks. Below we discuss the most common mistakes in preparing employee handbooks, and the best practices in this...

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision affecting all employers who offer separation agreements to outgoing employees – regardless of whether their workforce is unionized. Employers Subject to the National Labor Relations...

Some employers need additional employees to work during the summer, and teenagers on break from school can be a good fit for those needs. For example, employers often hire teenagers for the summer as lifeguards and camp counselors. Employers should begin planning now...

By now, most Californians know that beginning in January 2023, certain employers must include a pay scale in their job postings. In addition, all employers must provide current employees with their pay scales upon request. Although applicants and employees likely...

The rise of remote work over the past few years has significantly changed the modern white-collar workplace.  Many candidates now view remote work opportunities as a key part of a competitive job offer.  Even employers who prefer an on-site workforce may feel...

Fall is a wonderful time of the year marked by pumpkins, cooler temperatures and an array of employment related bills signed into law by Governor Newsom.  Below is a brief summary of the key laws impacting the workplace that employers should not ignore.  Unless...

The California Supreme Court issued several employment law decisions during the past year.  We summarize below the most important of these rulings. Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. Under California law, employers who require a non-exempt employee to work...

Beginning in June 2022, California businesses with between 1 and 100 employees may qualify to receive grants of up to $2,000 for each employee who is off work for a reason covered by California’s Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) program. The intent of the PFL Small Business...

During its most recent term, the United States Supreme Court issued eight decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize these rulings below. Vaccine Mandates and Agency Deference On November 5, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“HHS”)...