April 28, 2025
Pro-Employer Ruling by California Court of Appeal Upholds Prospective Meal Period Waivers
California employers scored an important win last week when the California Court of Appeal enforced an employee’s “standing” prospective meal period waiver. That decision, in Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc.,…
Read More ›January 28, 2025
Immigration is Off to a Hot Start in the Second Trump Administration
We all know immigration enforcement is a top priority for the new Trump administration. What does this mean for employers and for colleges and universities? I-9 audits will skyrocket. ICE…
Read More ›January 27, 2025
Navigating the Trump Administration’s New Executive Orders Targeting DEI Initiatives: Key Takeaways for Private Employers
Last week, the Trump administration introduced a series of executive orders aimed at reducing the scope of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives within federal agencies and among private employers…
Read More ›October 21, 2024
California Employers Face an Uphill Battle Requiring Plaintiffs to Arbitrate Sexual Assault & Harassment Claims
In a dramatic expansion of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”), two recent California Court of Appeal decisions have held that plaintiffs can avoid…
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In a dramatic victory for employers, California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is expected to be reformed this week. The reform, expected to be signed into law this week, has…
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