April 21, 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Process to Protect Undocumented Whistleblowers
On January 13, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an initiative to extend more protection against deportation for undocumented immigrants who report labor rights violations by employers. These…
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Non-profits face unique HR legal challenges. While counter-intuitive, these businesses are often more vulnerable to legal disputes than for-profit companies. This session will focus exclusively on what these agencies must…
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In recent years, the California Legislature has limited the use of non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements. For example, non-disparagement provisions in California must now include a disclaimer clarifying…
Read More ›February 16, 2023
Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements Are Legal in California: Ninth Circuit Affirms That California Assembly Bill 51 Is Unenforceable
In some rare and welcome news for California employers, on February 15, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, after first withdrawing its 2021 opinion in Chamber of Commerce of…
Read More ›January 30, 2023
Workforce Reductions: How to Implement a Layoff Effectively and Legally (webinar – March 1, 2023)
Companies in virtually every industry across the US are grappling with a very challenging business climate coupled with the prospect of a recession. When faced with the need to downsize…
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