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TakeawaysMajor employer obligations affected by new laws include pay reporting, worker rights and leave entitlements.Employers will have to review and update workplace policies and procedures to be compliant with the latest legislative changes.To ensure updates are properly implemented, employers sh

Prior to a deadline of October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law impacting employers’ compliance obligations regarding pay transparency, workplace notices, pay data reporting, paid family leave, tip theft, and more. At the same time, Governor Newsom vetoed a fe

Plaintiffs’ attorneys have been relentlessly targeting companies that deploy common website tracking tools with demand letters, arbitration, and litigation arguing that their use of chatbots, analytics, and targeted advertising tools violate applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the

California’s off-duty cannabis use protections continue to evolve, and employers are scrambling to update policies. In this episode, Jen breaks down recent legislation, including AB 2188 and SB 700, which restrict the use of certain drug tests and prohibit adverse action based on lawful off-duty can

On September 23, 2025, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that specifically address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decisionmaking technologies (ADMTs), requirements for completing risk assessm

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, recently issued a significant decision in McDoniel v. Kavry Management, LLC , holding that an employer’s violation of Labor Code section 432.2—California’s prohibition on mandatory polygraph testing—can support a wrongful discharge claim in

Key Takeaways If you have not reviewed the recently approved, updated CCPA regulations, you might want to soon. There are several new requirements, along with many modifications and clarifications to existing rules. In this post, we discuss a new requirement – performing risk assessments – in the co

Key Takeaways Outlines basic steps to determine whether a business may need to perform a risk assessment under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have regulated employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decisionmaking technologies in employment-related decisions, citing concerns about “overly broad restrictions” on employers’ use of th

On October 11, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation— Senate Bill (SB) No. 19 —that updates the California Penal Code to add Section 422.3, a new statute that closes a loophole and includes, as criminal offenses to be more fully prosecuted, threats made against workplaces, schools,

Changes Are in Store for California Pay Data Reporting, Pay Transparency, and Pay Equity Requirements Several legislative and regulatory developments in California are poised to make notable changes to the state’s pay data reporting, pay transparency, and pay equity laws. These measures include a ne

Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting Senate Bill 590: California’s State Paid Family Leave Extended to Cover Leave for Designated Persons Assembly Bill 692: California Passes Prohibition Against Workers Contracting to Repay Debts Continue Reading

California’s pay data reporting rules are now more burdensome. Senate Bill 464, signed into law on October 13, 2025, enhances existing pay reporting requirements to address wage disparities. It introduces strict changes for private employers, effective in 2026 and 2027, including stricter penalties

Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code, making it unlawful to include in any employment contract or require a worker to execute, as a condition of employment, a contract that includes terms th

On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in California to provide a stand-alone written notice of worker rights to each new employee when hired, and annually to all current employees. It also tasks the Labor Commissioner with developing and annually

On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in California to provide a stand-alone written notice of worker

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 513, which expands the scope of personnel documents employers must allow current and former employees to inspect. Previously, under the California labor code, employers were required to allow current and former employees to inspect and receive a copy of person

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has adopted significant updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations, which were formally approved by the California Office of Administrative Law on September 23, 2025. These comprehensive regulations address automated decision-mak

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has adopted significant updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations, which were

California Goes After TRAPs and Stay-or-Pay Provisions The California legislature passed Assembly Bill 692, which restricts employers’ ability to enforce training and retention repayment provisions and other stay-or-pay provisions in employment agreements. The bill, which we expect to be signed by G