Employer “Reasonable Steps” Under PAGA

In 2004, California enacted the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows employees to sue their employer on behalf of the state for certain Labor Code violations against all aggrieved employees. Prior to the much-needed 2024 reforms, discussed below,...

USCIS Releases New I-9 Form

Federal law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete a Form I-9. This employment eligibility verification form assists employers in verifying an employee’s identity and employment...

Responding to a Subpoena for Employment Records

Employers often receive subpoenas demanding the records of a current or former employee, even if there is no pending litigation. The current or former employee may be involved in litigation, and one of the parties needs documents that are in the employer’s possession....

Prepare for Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training

As we explained in our previous blog post, California implemented a workplace violence prevention rule that applies to most workplaces beginning in July 2024. This new law imposes a myriad of requirements on employers, including establishing, implementing, and...

California Adopts AI Rules for Hiring

For several months, the California Civil Rights Council (CRC) has been considering proposed regulations regarding employer use of “artificial intelligence” (AI) in making hiring and other employment-related decisions. On March 21, 2025, the CRC adopted its final...
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