Author: Shannon N. Claire
Cal/OSHA Approves Significant Changes to Employers’ First Aid Requirements
California employers should take a fresh look at their first aid programs as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has approved first…
San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement
In August 2026, San Francisco amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) to lower the length of service requirement for employee eligibility from 180 days…
San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance, Adds Greater Protections and Increased Penalties
Updated (August 20, 2026): San Francisco has now updated its required Fair Chance Ordinance Notice Poster (Dated: August 2026). Effective August 10, 2026, San Francisco…
EEOC Releases New Five-Year National Enforcement Plan
On June 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its new National Enforcement Plan, replacing its current Strategic Enforcement Plan. To eliminate discrimination…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2026
On July 1, multiple cities and counties will implement their local minimum wage rate increases. California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions (including remote…
New CRD Fact Sheet on Religious Discrimination, Accommodations at Work
Recently, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a “Religious Discrimination and Accommodations at Work” fact sheet. This fact sheet provides an overview of religious discrimination…
Los Angeles City Revises Wage and Health Benefits Requirements for Hotel, Airport Workers
On May 26, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council voted to amend its hotel and airport worker minimum wage ordinance, which was originally adopted in…
