Several years ago, I floated a proposal to tweak the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) in a way that would benefit both employees and employers.
The proposal was simple, and it was well-received – enough so that it seems...more
1/28/2026
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Labor Reform ,
Misclassification ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Wage and Hour
A recent TC webinar highlighted the myriad of changes affecting California employment law in 2026. From wage and hour updates to challenges enforcement of arbitration agreements, equal pay obligations, and new notice...more
12/12/2025
/ Arbitration Agreements ,
California ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Pay ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Leave ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in workplaces, it may have an unexpected impact upon employers. While employers may focus on the benefits AI provides, they must also be mindful that AI may impact employee...more
11/7/2025
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Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Automation Systems ,
Collective Actions ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Innovative Technology ,
Job Duties ,
Machine Learning ,
Misclassification ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Starting January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage for non-exempt employees will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour — a 2.49% increase over 2025 rates. (Certain industries – fast food and health care – are already...more
11/5/2025
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Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Salary ,
Minimum Wage ,
Misclassification ,
Over-Time ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
As employers know, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (“EFAA”) was intended to do precisely what its name states – prevent the forced arbitration of claims for sexual assault and...more
10/21/2025
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Arbitration Agreements ,
California ,
Contract Terms ,
Denial of Certiorari ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
SCOTUS ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Statutory Interpretation