CDF Webinar: Golden Rules Gone Wrong: Top 10 Compliance Hazards for California Workplaces in 2025
With employment lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny on the rise, staying ahead of employment law compliance risks is critical. California employers face unique challenges as the Golden State continues to lead the nation in labor and employment law developments (and litigation). This webinar will spotlight the top 10 compliance areas that pose the most significant risk to your business, with actionable insights and practical strategies to mitigate exposure and to safeguard your workplace.
Join CDF employment law partners for an in-depth discussion of the trends driving litigation, enforcement, and employee disputes in 2025. From wage and hour traps to addressing workforce challenges during crises like the Southern California wildfires, CDF partners will help you identify key compliance vulnerabilities and equip your organization to avoid costly missteps.
10 Compliance Areas:
- Wage and Hour Disputes – Misclassification of employees, meal and rest break violations, and overtime miscalculations remain leading sources of costly litigation.
- Workplace Harassment and Discrimination – Evolving standards and heightened awareness of intersectional discrimination risks drive increased claims.
- Whistleblower Protections – New whistleblower posting requirements and rising retaliation claims amplify employer risk.
- Expanded Leave Laws – Complex compliance issues arise with expanded rights under Paid Family Leave, sick leave, and victim protection laws.
- Independent Contractor Misclassification – Compliance with AB 5 and the new Freelance Worker Protection Act is a continued challenge for the gig economy and traditional employers alike.
- Accommodations and Disability Claims – Growing obligations under FEHA and ADA, coupled with continuing remote work requests, pose compliance hurdles.
- Union Organizing and Captive Audience Risks – Anti-union campaigns face greater restrictions as union activity rises in California.
- Managing DEI in a Shifting Landscape – Balancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives amid political and regulatory pressures and ensuring DEI initiatives do not lead to discrimination claims.
- Crisis Management During Natural Disasters – Best practices for managing your workforce and maintaining compliance during California wildfires and other emergencies.
- Remote Worker Trends – Issues employers face as workers continue to WFH and push back on RTW mandates.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to safeguard your organization from compliance challenges in 2025. Register now to reserve your spot.
1.0 Hour of CA MCLE, SHRM and HRCI credit pending.
Presenters:
Todd Wulffson
Todd R. Wulffson has focused his practice on counseling and defending businesses in labor and employment matters for over 30 years. In addition to private practice, from 2006-2010, Wulffson served as General Counsel and SVP of Human Resources to…
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Mark Spring
Mark S. Spring has over thirty-three years of experience handling labor and employment law matters throughout California. Spring’s practice is focused on representing management in union-management relations and handling litigation triggered by…
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Alessandra Whipple
Alessandra C. Whipple is a partner in CDF’s Orange County office where she defends companies in employment-related litigation. Whipple is experienced in advising and defending various business and employment disputes involving claims of wrongful…
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