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,...

California Increases Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2026 California’s minimum wage rate will increase for all employers, regardless of size, to $16.90 per hour from the current $16.50 per hour, based on the recently released minimum wage adjustment calculated by...

In 2024, among other revisions to the current law regarding employees or their family members who were victims of violence, the leave and time off entitlements provided was expanded with Assembly Bill (AB) 2499. As part of the 2024 legislation, the California Civil...

Now that summer is here, many recent graduates and students will be looking for summer jobs.  Some employers may ramp up staffing for the summer season and other employers may seek to offer “internships” for students to acquire skills and experience. In both...

It’s that time of year again… the July 1 increase to minimum wage in many cities and counties. LOS ANGELES CITY LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective July 1, 2025 the Los Angeles City minimum wage rate will increase from the current rate of $17.28 to $17.87. The City...

In a recent California Court of Appeals ruling, the Court held that a mutually agreed upon meal period waiver entered into between the employee and employer, in advance (or prospectively), is valid, as long as certain conditions are met. Significance of Court’s Ruling...

All new employees must complete an USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form at time of hire to verify their identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. The new hire must present their employer with...