California’s Proposition 65, formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a law designed to protect California residents from exposure to harmful chemicals. However, its expansive scope and strict compliance requirements have made it a frequent source of litigation, presenting significant challenges for businesses operating in the state. This […]
With 2025 just around the corner, California employers should get ready to navigate a host of new laws and court rulings that will shape workplace policies and employee rights. Are you ready? The summaries below outline key updates to help you adjust your practices and maintain compliance. If you have any questions or need guidance […]
This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025 A Potential Avenue for Bypassing Class Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been a […]
This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025 New Risks to Arbitration Agreements with Class Waivers 2024 PAGA Updates A second Trump presidency is likely to shift the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) back toward a pro-employer […]
This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025 Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions 2024 PAGA Updates Recent court rulings under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act […]
This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: A Potential Avenue for Bypassing Class Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions 2024 PAGA Updates California’s 2025 labor and employment laws bring substantial changes, including expanded employee leave, increased […]
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a wave of litigation that could significantly impact businesses with consumer-facing websites. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed recently alleging that businesses operating in California violated CIPA due to very common software and business practices found on their websites. Initially intended to regulate law enforcement’s use […]
The bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to prohibit conduct for which a person was acquitted in federal court from being used to calculate a sentence range under the advisory federal sentencing guidelines. The Commission also approved additional reforms, including those that bring uniformity to sentencing for certain gun and financial crimes and provide […]
by Taylor Burras, Labor & Employment Partner and Devin Yaeger, Corporate Law Clerk Starting April 1st , 2024, California’s new minimum wage for fast food restaurant workers takes effect throughout the state. Under AB 1228, the minimum wage for fast food workers will increase to $20 per hour. The new law also establishes a “Fast […]
This article is part of our 2024 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent National Labor Relations Board Rulings Developments in PAGA Litigation Employers should make sure they’re familiar with the wide range of California employment laws that go into effect next year. Workplace issues including non-compete agreements, marijuana use, […]