Employers should be aware that there are two new requirements that they must comply with under the newly enacted SB 294, also known as the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act.” First, employers must provide their employees a new…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
A company can reduce legal risk by adopting strong policies and procedures when onboarding an employee from a competitor. Similarly, when offboarding, there are several measures companies should consider to prevent theft of…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
On October 1, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 406 into law, which amends Government Code section 12945.8, Labor Code sections 230.2, 230.5 and 246.5, and reinstates Labor Code sections 230 and…
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/ Criminal Law, Labor & Employment Law
On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 464 into law as part of California’s broader effort to advance pay equity and transparency. SB 464 amends Government Code section 12999 and introduces…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Effective January 1, 2026, California employers with unpaid wage judgments will be subject to significantly increased liability as a result of SB 261 – which was signed by the Governor on October 13, 2025. Employers should take…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law
California has passed four new laws expanding employees’ rights with regard to notice about employee workplace rights, paid family leave, pay-scale transparency, and access to personnel records. Senate Bill (SB) 294 requires…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
California employers are navigating a rapidly evolving litigation landscape, with new claims gaining traction and increasing exposure. This session will highlight emerging trends and practical strategies to mitigate risk…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
On October 3, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 858 into law, which amends Labor Code section 2810.8 by extending the sunset date of the recall and reinstatement rights for certain employees laid…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Assembly Bill (AB) 692 was enrolled on October 13, 2025. The law adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code. AB 692 applies to employment contracts entered into on or after January…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
This is an urgent update regarding a Presidential Proclamation issued yesterday that will have immediate impacts on H-1B applicants. The order introduces a new restriction on the entry and reentry of H-1B visa holders. The…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
A company can reduce legal risk by adopting strong policies and procedures when onboarding an employee from a competitor. Similarly, when offboarding, there are several measures companies should consider to prevent theft of…
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/ Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — the federal court that hears appeals from federal trial courts in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana — held that statutory removal protections for NLRB Board…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Employers in California often present new employees with an arbitration agreement, usually at onboarding. Employers often — or at least they should — take great care when drafting arbitration agreements to ensure they comply…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Labor & Employment Law
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered summary judgment in favor of a national homebuilder against its insurance company, United Specialty Insurance Company (“USIC”), holding that…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Real Estate - Residential
The news is rife with stories of federal immigration agencies increasing their enforcement activity, particularly US Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But what should…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
