THE “GOING & COMING” RULE REVISITED – A WIN FOR EMPLOYERS In welcome news for employers, the California Court of Appeals has recently held that an employee’s hybrid work schedule did not turn the employee’s residence into a “worksite” for purposes of the “going and...

It’s that time of year again…the annual July 1ST minimum wage increase for local jurisdictions. LOS ANGELES CITY LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective July 1, 2026 the Los Angeles City minimum wage rate will increase from the current rate of $17.87 per hour to $18.42...

IWC WAGE ORDERS UPDATED FOR 2026 Portions of the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders are required to be updated by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) annually to adjust various provisions including the permissible credits employers can take for...

Updated Paid Sick Leave Poster Under California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, employees are either granted a lump sum amount or accrue and use paid sick leave for their own health needs or those of covered family members. In recently passed...

As noted in our 2025 year end Employment Law Update, by February 1, 2026, employers are required to provide the new “Know Your Rights Act” notice to all current and new employees.  The Notice provides California workers with information about their workplace and...

CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE As occurs each year, the California minimum wage for non-exempt employees will increase for 2026 from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. When the...

As the holiday season approaches, and we look forward to celebrating with our friends and colleagues, employers must keep in mind the “dos and don’ts” of the office holiday party. With careful planning employers can avoid or minimize the post-holiday party headaches...

At this time every year, the leaves change color, it becomes dark earlier, the weather cools down, and oh yeah, the Governor is presented with a slew of new legislation to sign affecting the workplace.... and this year is no different. Governor Newsom has signed...

Why Wage and Hour Audits Matter in California With the laws and regulations that require strict compliance for overtime, meal and rest breaks, and employee classifications, even small errors can create substantial liability. What’s at Risk? Failure to comply with...

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has become a part of everyday life, and many employers have sought to implement the use of AI in their personnel management in tasks such as screening applicants and resumes, measuring an applicant or employee’s skills or abilities,...