Monthly Archives: October 2025
Minimum Wage is Increasing in California in 2026 (Employers Need to Be Prepared)
As confirmed by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), the minimum hourly wage will increase in our state to $16.90 starting on January 1, 2026. It is jumping up $0.40 from the current minimum wage rate. Employers need to automatically make the change for affected employees. Here, our California employment lawyer provides a… Read More »
California Supreme Court Issues Big Decision in Employment Arbitration Case
Arbitration is a big issue in employment law in California. There are a lot of questions about when an employee can (and cannot) be compelled to arbitrate a dispute. Recently, the California Supreme Court issued an important decision on the matter in the case of Hohenshelt v. Superior Court. Here, our Riverside County employment… Read More »
Are Employers in California Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Training?
Sexual harassment prevention is a critical workplace issue. California law takes it very seriously. Employers across the state are required to comply with specific training mandates designed to protect employees and reduce the risk of unlawful conduct. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) does have workplace sexual harassment training requirements. Here, our Riverside… Read More »
California Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Employers in “Exempt Employee” Sick Leave Case
On August 4, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division 1 ruled in favor of an employer on the issue of exemptions for salespeople. In the case of Hirdman v. Charter Communications, LLC, the appellate court determined that “outside” sales people can be properly classified as “exempt employees” for the purposes of… Read More »
New AI-Related Employment Regulations are Coming to California on October 1st
Earlier this year, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued new employment regulations related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers. The regulations took effect in the state on October 1, 2025. Within this article, our California employment law attorney for employers highlights the key things that you and your company should… Read More »