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8th Circuit Backs Home Depot in “BLM Apron” Case

By: Tashayla “Shay” Billington

California’s 2026 Updated Notice Requirements for Mass Layoffs, Relocations, or Terminations

By: Caleb Chin

Governor Newsom Signs Bill Expanding Personnel File Requests to Include Training and Education Records

By: Taylor L. Wendland

SB 642: Important Amendments to California’s Equal Pay Laws Effective January 1, 2026

By: Sophia Jimenez

Prepare for California’s 2026 Data Breach Law’s Notice Requirement

By: Caleb Chin, Dan M. Forman

AB 692: California Doubles Down on Employee Mobility

By: Alison L. Tsao

New Hire Activities: Compensable or Not?

By: Sophia Jimenez

2025 Compliance Checklist: Distributing the CRD’s New Model Notice Under AB 2499

By: Joel M. Van Parys

Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation

By: Alessandra C. Whipple

AI in Hiring: Litigation and Regulation Update

By: Ryan D. Larocca

Cal. Court of Appeal Affirms Validity of Prospective Meal Break Waivers

By: Corey J. Cabral

EEOC Defines Unlawful DEI

By: Mark S. Spring

The “No Robo Bosses” Act (SB 7): How California’s New Bill Targeted at AI Could Impact the Workplace

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How A Smart Watch May Lead To Unintended Concerns For Employers

By: Dan M. Forman, Linda Wang

Sixteen State Attorneys General Affirm Support for DEI Programs

By: Osaama Saifi, Denisha P. McKenzie

California Eases Employers’ Ability To Obtain Restraining Orders Against Workplace Harassment

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New Proposed Regulations Will Impact How Businesses Utilize AI to Make Personnel Decisions

By: Linda Wang

COVID-19 Prevention Regulations Expired Effective Yesterday, With The Exception Of Recordkeeping Requirement

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Essential Resources for Employers Navigating Southern California Wildfires

By: Dan M. Forman

SoCal Wildfires: Guidance For Employers Supporting Their Workforce Through Difficult Times

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California’s Ban on Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers Effective January 2025 and DOL May Soon Follow

By: Sophia Jimenez