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Parental Leave Policy — CaliforniaCalifornia - Wage & Hour
California Courts Have Wide Latitude To Reduce PAGA Penalties and Fees
HR - Workplace Violence
In this episode, Jen discusses why California's workplace violence prevention law requires far more than a written plan. She examines the mistakes employers...
HR Headlines
July 2026 Employer Compliance Calendar: Included in this update are effective dates for Alaska, California, Connecticut District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Virginia and Washington.
California - Labor Law
NLRB Advice Memoranda Signal a Major Shift for Employers—But California Employers Shouldn't Celebrate Too Soon
California - General
On June 30th, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2155, which concerns the enforceability of written arbitration agreements in California. The bill amends Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281 and provides that any agreement unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) is also unenforceable under the California Arbitration Act (CAA). AB 2155 takes effect January 1, 2027. The legislation underscores the importance of regularly reviewing arbitration agreements to ensure they r…
Law Firm News
Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce that Shane Hoover has been recognized in the 2026 Northern California edition of Super Lawyers.
Law Firm News
Littler Welcomes Joe Lewis as Shareholder in Northern California WALNUT CREEK, CA (June 29, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Joe Lewis as a shareholder in its Walnut Creek, California office. Lewis joins the firm from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, bringing extensive experience representing employers in sophisticated labor and employment matters, including workplace litigation, labor relations issues, and government inves…
California - Cal/OSHA
On June 24, 2026, the California Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement met and voted to pass Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2321 , a measure that would change case review procedures for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and its Bureau of Investigations (BOI) and create a five-year pilot program transferring investigative responsibilities from the BOI to the district attorneys of Alameda and Santa Clara counties. AB 2321 previously passed the Cal…
California - General
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Cocom rejected a plaintiff-appellee’s argument that an employment arbitration agreement was unconscionable. Because the agreement’s scope was limited to employment-related claims, rather than all potential claims, the court ruled it was not unconscionable. The court’s decision is a key win for employers and limits several recent California state court cases that had found arbitration agreements unenforceable due to their scope…
HR Headlines
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
California - Privacy Rights
What do employers need to know about risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act? What do employers need to know about risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act? Does your company track the GPS location of fleet drivers, use AI to assist with employment decisions, or analyze racial data as part of an equity program? ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/23/2026 - 11:14
California - General
Workplace defamation claims can arise from termination explanations, reference checks, investigation interviews, complaints, and manager comments. In this...
HR Headlines
California state workers oppose return-to-office mandate as July deadline approaches ABC10
HR Headlines
California turns to minimum wage hikes to offset high living costs. There’s a downside CalMatters
HR Headlines
California’s July 1 minimum wage hikes: What you need to know FOX 11 Los Angeles
California - Privacy Rights
California and the EU’s frameworks for protecting personal information and assessing related high-risk practices raise compliance complexity for employers. In this episode, Jackson Lewis’ Mary Costigan and Michael Witteler of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law contrast the definitions and processes in the CCPA’s new risk assessment requirements and the GDPR’s data protection impact assessments.
California - Privacy Rights
California and the EU’s frameworks for protecting personal information and assessing related high-risk practices raise compliance complexity for employers. In this episode, Jackson Lewis’ Mary Costigan and Michael Witteler of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law contrast the definitions and processes in the CCPA’s new risk assessment requirements and the GDPR’s data protection impact assessments.
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Michael Watts authors "California Workplace Violence Prevention: Deadlines Approaching," published by SHRM.Subscription may be required to view article
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Jonathan Siegel and Sarah Skubas author "California to Consider Healthcare Executive Compensation Cap," published by SHRM.Subscription may be required to view article
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Joseph Lazzarotti authors "California Privacy Agency Accepts Comments on Regulations Updates," published by SHRM.Subscription may be required to view article
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Kevin Lauri, Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie Joyner and Alexander Spellman discuss how the trio’s arrival strengthens the firm's California defense practice in wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA claims in "Jackson Lewis Adds Employment Litigation Trio from Gordon Rees in Los Angeles," published by Daily Journal.Subscription may be required to view article
California - Labor Law
Political discussions at work can quickly create risk for California employers. In this episode, Jen discusses voting leave, political activity protections,...
California - Wage & Hour
California Employers Should Prepare for Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026
California - General
Law Firm News
Kevin Lauri, Nicky Jatana, Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie Joyner and Alexander Spellman discuss the employment litigators joining Jackson Lewis' Los Angeles office, their practices and the firm's expanding presence in Southern California in "Jackson Lewis Adds Gordon Rees Employment Trio In LA," published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
California - Fair Employment And Housing Act
Labor & Employment Law Events
Don’t miss our 27th Annual Employment Law Update—a must for California employers! Join Jen Shaw for a comprehensive review of the latest regulations, court decisions, and legal developments shaping workplaces in 2027. This year’s session will cover essential topics including wage and hour compliance, EEO obligations, reasonable accommodations and leaves of absence, employer policies and procedures, and more. (Details to come later in the year!)
Labor & Employment Law Events
Your employee handbook isn’t just a guide for your team — it’s often the first line of defense in employment disputes. With California’s workplace laws and court decisions evolving constantly, keeping your handbook up to date is more critical than ever.
HR - Free Speech Protections
From time to time, HR hears a familiar complaint: “Employees are speaking another language, and it’s making others uncomfortable.” The impulse to step in is understandable. But in California, restricting language use at work is one
California - Cal/OSHA
California AB 2321 Would Expand District Attorneys' Role in Workplace Fatality Investigations