Author: Vanessa Greene
Deductions from Employee Wages Not Allowed Except in Limited Cases
One of our employees is continually short on their cash drawer. Can we deduct the shortage from the employee’s tips if the employee agrees to…
California Local Minimum Wage Rates Increases Starting January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, many California cities and counties are raising their local minimum wage rates. California employers should review the local minimum wage for…
Los Angeles County Makes Right of Recall, Retention Protections Permanent
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently adopted an ordinance, effective November 6, 2025, permanently extending the county’s COVID-19 Right of Recall and COVID-19…
Los Angeles County Adopts Hotel Workers Protection Ordinance
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance (HWPO) designed to increase workplace safety protections, establish workload limitations and…
$1.35 Million Dollars Fine for California Employer’s Privacy Act Violations Involving Job Applicant Data
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s recent action serves as an important reminder for employers to follow the requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act…
City of San Diego Raises Wages for Certain Hospitality Employees
The San Diego City Council recently adopted the Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance that will increase the pay for employees who work at hotels, event centers…
HR Professionals Day: Supporting the People Who Support Us All
Every workplace depends on HR professionals, though their efforts often happen behind the scenes. They ensure employees feel safe and supported, policies are clear and…
Best Ways to Handle Coworker Concerns about Transgender Employee
I recently hired a transgender employee. Some employees have told me that using pronouns which don’t align with someone’s biological sex goes against their religious…
Long Beach Adopts Self-Checkout Staffing Ordinance
In late August 2025, the City of Long Beach approved a new ordinance implementing self-service checkout staffing requirements in certain retail settings. Effective September 21,…
Los Angeles City Hotel, Airport Worker Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect, Affects Santa Monica Hotel Workers
In late June 2025, a referendum petition challenging Los Angeles City’s hotel and airport worker minimum wage ordinance was filed with the Los Angeles City…
