California Adds Federal Arbitration Act Exclusions to State Law
On June 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2155, which changes California law governing the enforceability of arbitration agreements. This bill amends the…
From the Experts: Reproductive Loss Leave — Types of Qualifying Events
Our California employee has requested time off from work after their spouse recently experienced a miscarriage. What types of leave might he be eligible for?…
From the Experts: Expense Reimbursements — Why Employers Must Pay Late Claims
We have a manager who is always late submitting his expense reports, in violation of company policy. This week, he submitted a request for mileage…
New CRD ‘Disability Accommodations at Work’ Fact Sheet
Recently, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) released a “Disability Accommodations at Work” fact sheet, providing guidance on workplace protections for workers with disabilities, including an…
IRS Mileage Rates Increased Again on July 1
On July 13, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a rare midyear increase to the optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate…
2026 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper: Download Yours Free
Midway through 2026, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! Many California laws take effect…
From the Experts: Don’t Assume Workers in Similar Jobs Will Be Exempt from Wage Order
We employ several workers in a similar job role at our organization. If we determine that one of the employees satisfies an exemption from the…
From the Experts: What If an Employee Admits Using Marijuana Before Start of Shift?
One of our employees told us he smokes marijuana about two hours before his shift, and that he feels no effects from it when he…
Give Your Supervisors the Tools to Navigate California Employment Laws
Supervisors are on the front lines of managing employees and enforcing workplace policies. Their decisions can directly affect an employer’s legal compliance, making proper training…
EEOC Removes Decades-Old Affirmative Action Guidance
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it rescinded two affirmative action guidance documents it adopted approximately 40 years…
