Monthly Archives: November 2025
October Proclaimed Disability Employment Awareness Month in California
On October 7, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed October disability employment awareness month in California. There are more than seven million disabled Californians. Many of them make very important contributions to the workplace. The proclamation emphasizes that employers must comply with state and federal disability laws. Within this article, our Riverside County employment attorney… Read More »
What Employers Should Know About New CAL-Warn Notice Requirements (January 1, 2026)
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that expanded employer obligations under the California Warn Act (CAL-Warn). Employers should be aware that they may be subject to additional notice requirements starting on January 1, 2026. Here, our California employment attorney provides an overview of the key things businesses and organizations should know about… Read More »
California Appeals Court Finds So-Called “Headless” PAGA Claims Permissible
In July of 2025, a California appellate court found that so-called “headless” PAGA claims are permissible (CRST Expedited Inc. v. Superior Court of Fresno County). It is an important decision, though the California Supreme Court may eventually need to weigh in on the matter. At Sloat Law Group, APC, we are committed to empowering… Read More »
Recent California Employment Case Shows Importance of Avoiding Appearance of Retaliation
On August 5, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that an employer in California has agreed to pay $20,000 and take other remedial action in order to settle a workplace retaliation case. Martinez Animal Hospital reportedly terminated employment without properly considering religious accommodation. Here, our California employment lawyer explains how this case… Read More »