Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit
I have an employee who is a volunteer firefighter. In the last few years, with the increase in California wildfires, he has been taking more…
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act Deadline Approaching: What Employers Must Do
Remember, under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, employers have until March 30, 2026, to provide their employees with the opportunity to designate emergency…
CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda
The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual Affordability Agenda, highlighting legislation that will either help businesses and consumers by cutting costs or will drive…
What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California
In California, managing a workforce and making personnel decisions can be a complex task that, if not done with care and due diligence, full of…
Employers Need to Protect Workers as Heat Advisory in Effect
A heat advisory in March? This is Northern California’s first heat advisory ever issued this early. This week, in Northern California, high temperatures are expected…
Costa Mesa Adopts Self-Checkout Staffing Ordinance
On February 17, 2026, the City of Costa Mesa adopted a new ordinance implementing self-service checkout staffing requirements in certain retail settings. The ordinance will…
Register Now to Confidently Navigate California Leaves of Absence Laws
In California, employees have the right to take protected leaves of absence under a complex web of leave laws. From medical and family leaves to…
Frequent Employer Questions About California’s Paid Sick Leave
Regularly, our members have questions about California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families (HWHF) Act — better known as the mandatory paid sick leave law — including…
Remember: Los Angeles County Hotel Workers Protection Ordinance Starts April 1, 2026
Covered Los Angeles County hotel employers need to be prepared for a new ordinance taking effect on April 1, 2026, except for the Public Housekeeping…
U.S. DOL Proposes Changes to Federal Independent Contractor Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a proposed independent contractor rule rescinding their 2024 rule and returning the federal independent contractor analysis to…
