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Prospective Meal Period Waivers: Court of Appeal Finds No Beef with Skipping Lunch If Voluntarily Waived in Advance Via a Clear, Revocable Agreement
California employers navigating the state’s complex meal period requirements received useful guidance in a recent appellate decision. …
The FEHA Imposes New Limitations on Employers for Posting Driver’s License Requirements in Job Advertisements
This year’s legislative session added a new restriction concerning employers that require job applicants to possess a…
Naranjo: Finally, Some Good News For California Employers—“Good Faith” Defense Applies for Wage Statement Violation Claims
California employers facing wage and hour class actions and California Private Attorney’s General Act (“PAGA”) cases with…
Ready to terminate? Wait a Second – Lessons from Goodson v. County of Plumas
In Goodson v. County of Plumas, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California…
New Requirements in 2024 for California’s Paid Sick Leave Law
With 2024 quickly approaching, one of the many upcoming changes to California’s employment laws is an update…
California Supreme Court Expands FEHA’s Definition of “Employer” to Include Business-Entity Agents
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”) bars “employers” from discriminating against applicants and employees because…
New Labor & Employment Laws for California Employers in 2023
As we ring in the New Year in 2023, a number of new labor & employment laws…
Dark Patterns: Will Your Website Be CPRA Compliant?
In May, the California Privacy Protection Agency released draft regulations scheduled to take effect on next January….
Viking River Cruises v. Moriana: California’s Ban on Waiving Individual PAGA Claims in Arbitration Agreements Sails Off Into the Sunset
By Jim McNairy and Kendall C. Fisher-Wu On June 15, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued…