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Preventing Conflict Over Politics Through Thoughtful Workplace Policies

October 22, 2025

In today’s world, political topics seem to dominate every moment of the day. From sensationalist news outlets to a constant barrage of opinions from social media friends and influencers, it can all be difficult to get away from. While it... Read More

How Hospitality Workers Can Address Wage and Hour Compliance

October 15, 2025

The hospitality industry is highly regulated when it comes to employee compensation, especially in California. Employers must comply with both federal and state wage and hour laws. These regulations cover minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and recordkeeping. As a member of... Read More

Understanding Labor Code § 4906 — What It Requires and Why It Matters

October 1, 2025

California’s workers’ compensation system has many rules designed to keep the process transparent and fair. Among them, Labor Code § 4906(h) is one of the most important for employers, insurers, and claims examiners to understand and implement consistently. This section... Read More

How Employers Can Stay Compliant With Employee Monitoring Laws

September 17, 2025

Employee monitoring has become increasingly common as businesses implement new technology to manage productivity, security, and compliance. The widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work models has increased the need for digital monitoring technology. After all, businesses need to verify... Read More

What Employers Need to Know About the Legal Risks of Recent Immigration Enforcement

September 10, 2025

As California employers continue to face complex and evolving immigration enforcement measures, it’s more important than ever to understand the legal risks of these developments. Your organization must be aware of federal, state, and local laws, which are sometimes at... Read More

How Employers Can Navigate New Overtime and Tip Deduction Reporting

August 20, 2025

Recent legislative changes proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have sparked considerable discussion among employers, particularly those in California’s service and hospitality industries. The bill includes significant updates regarding the taxation of tips and reporting obligations for... Read More

Understanding Increased Medicaid Work Requirements and Employer Responsibility

August 6, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has stirred considerable attention for its far-reaching changes to Medicaid eligibility. One of the most debated provisions is the expansion of work requirements for Medicaid recipients. For HR professionals and employers, this presents... Read More

Creating Clear Policies Around Employee Social Media Use

July 23, 2025

Now that our world is more connected than ever before through social media, the line between personal and professional conduct has been blurred. Social media usage is perhaps the best example of how what an employee posts online can impact... Read More

The Employer’s Guide to Navigating AI in the Workplace

July 16, 2025

According to McKinsey, employees are more ready for artificial intelligence than most leaders realize. While this trend should encourage employers to move forward with their AI implementation plans, they must also be cautious regarding the nature and scope of deployment.... Read More

What Is the “Going and Coming Rule”?

July 2, 2025

The going and coming rule is a judicially created doctrine that helps define whether an injury occurred “in the course of employment” under California Labor Code § 3600(a). As the California Supreme Court stated in Price v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals... Read More