Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Appeals Court in California Clarifies that Plaintiff in PAGA Case Must File a Timely Individual Claim
On April 22, 2025, the Second Appellate District for the California Courts of Appeal issued an important rule in a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) case. In Williams v. Alacrity Solutions Group, LLC, the appellate court determined that an employee must file a timely individual claim in order to be eligible to file a… Read More »
What to Do If an Employee Brings a Wage and Hour Complaint Against You in California
Is your business or organization in California facing a wage and hour complaint from a worker? If so, it is imperative that you take a proactive approach to protect the best interests of your company. All wage and hour claims should be taken seriously—even if you are certain that the employee is raising a… Read More »
Best Practices for Employers Facing a Sexual Harassment Complaint in California
The California Civil Rights Department explains that workers in our state have a right to a workplace environment that is free from sexual harassment. Employers have a proactive responsibility to protect their employees. Companies also need to have a proper system in place to respond to a harassment allegation. Otherwise, there is a serious… Read More »
California Court: Casting Decision Over Failure to Get Vaccination was Lawful
Recently, a California appellate court ruled in favor of an employer in the entertainment industry in a hiring discrimination case. In Sexton v. Apple Studios LLC, 110 Cal. App. 5th 183, the court found that Apple Studios LLC was within its legal rights when it withdrew an employment offer for an actor who declined… Read More »
What Employers Can Learn from Recent California Disability Discrimination Settlement
On June 12th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EECO) confirmed that a California employer entered into a unique disability discrimination settlement. Elaine’s Pet Resorts, a business with locations in Fresno and Madera, reportedly withdrew job positions from applicants due to post-offer drug screening, even though the substances in question were medically prescribed. Here,… Read More »