Recent Blog Posts
An Employer’s Guide to Meal and Rest Break Laws in California
California has some of the most comprehensive meal and rest break laws for workers in the entire country. It is important that all companies that operate in the state have a full understanding of their obligations. At Sloat Law Group, APC, we take a proactive approach to compliance. Here, our California employment lawyer provides… Read More »
California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restrict Use of AI in Employment Decisions
In March of 2025, California lawmakers introduced a proposal to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions. The legislation—Senate Bill 7 (SB 7)—would both limit and regulate the use of AI and related technologies in hiring, firing, and other personnel decisions. It is referred to as the “No Robo Bosses Act.”… Read More »
Lesson for Employers: Company in California Will Pay Nearly $200,000 to Settle Equal Pay Act Charge
On April 1, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a company from California must pay nearly $200,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Equal Pay Act. Tiburcio Vasquez Health—an organization located in Alameda County—was charged with unlawfully underpaying three female employees. Here, our California employment law attorney provides a more… Read More »
California Appellate Court Reverses Multi-Million Verdict in Wrongful Termination/Defamation Case
Earlier this year, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District reversed a multi-million dollar verdict in favor of an employee in a complex wrongful termination and defamation case (Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Elec. Co.). The court determined that the trial court erred in ruling that the plaintiff (a former employee) could pursue… Read More »
An Overview of California’s Worker Intimidation Law (New for 2025)
On January 1, 2025, California Labor Code § 1137 officially took effect. It has been referred to as the state’s “worker intimidation law” as a shorthand. In effect, the law gives workers the right to decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings that are political or religious without facing any adverse action (retaliation). Notably, labor-related matters… Read More »
California Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Whistleblower Retaliation Claim
In a recent whistleblower retaliation case, a California appellate court has ruled in favor of an employer. The California Court of Appeals, Fourth District, found that El Centro Regional Medical Center did not unlawfully retaliate against a doctor (Slone v. El Centro Reg’l Med. Ctr.). Here, our California employment lawyer provides a more comprehensive… Read More »
Is There an Official Definition for Part-Time Work in California?
Are you an employer in California who relies on part-time workers? If so, you may be wondering if there are any state or federal regulations that you should know about. At Sloat Law Group, APC, we help employers protect their interests. Here, our California employment attorney provides an overview of the key things employers… Read More »
California Affirms Support of DEI Policies
Upon assuming office, President Trump issued an Executive Order aimed at ending federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Following the action from the Trump Administration, more than a dozen states, including California, responded by affirming their intent to support DEI policies. Sixteen states joined to issue Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity,… Read More »
California May See Another Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike—What Employers Need to Know
On February 27, 2025, the California Globe reported another minimum wage hike for the state’s fast-food industry within the next few months. As of early 2025, California’s minimum wage for qualifying fast-food workers is $20.00 per hour—by far the highest of any state in the country. Employers in the fast-food industry should prepare for… Read More »
School in California Pays $17,000 to Resolve Age Discrimination Allegations
On March 7, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Washington Unified School District—a district in Fresno, California—has agreed to pay $17,000 to resolve an age discrimination case. The EEOC argued in its Charge against the District that an employee’s age was a factor in his discharge. This settlement has important implications… Read More »