Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?
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Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?

An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried about…

Recent Case Highlights Need for Employers to Strictly Comply with Background Check Rules
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Recent Case Highlights Need for Employers to Strictly Comply with Background Check Rules

A California Court of Appeal recently ruled that job applicants and employees can recover a statutory sum when an employer violates California’s background check rules…

2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Opens March 4
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2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Opens March 4

The fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at 12 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and run through 12 p.m. (EST)…

What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace
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What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace

As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions —…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guide for California Employers Webinar
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guide for California Employers Webinar

As employers add artificial intelligence (AI) tools to increase workplace productivity, they should be careful because these tools, if used without proper oversight and safeguards,…

CRD Updates Pay Data Reporting Resources
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CRD Updates Pay Data Reporting Resources

It’s that time of year again for certain California employers. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers…

Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies
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Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies

As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool that…

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Notice to Employers: Form 300A Posting Deadline is Approaching

It is once again time for California employers to prepare and post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses — officially known as Form…

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EEOC Withdraws Workplace Harassment Guidance

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which was…

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DOL Opinion Letters Address FMLA Questions About Travel Time and Temporary Closures

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued two opinion letters addressing employer questions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding whether time…