‘Fall Back’ on November 2 as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends
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Posted in Compensation Overtime

‘Fall Back’ on November 2 as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends

At 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 2, daylight saving time (DST) officially ends — meaning while most of us will enjoy an extra hour of…

Read This Before Your Friday Halloween Party
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Posted in Compensation Discrimination

Read This Before Your Friday Halloween Party

Since Halloween falls on a Friday this year, employees might find themselves in a celebratory mood, and some employees may feel — because it’s a…

2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates
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Posted in Minimum Wage

2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates

On January 1, 2026, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase, so employers must ensure these employees’ hourly rates are not less than…

New H-1B Visa Fee Faces Legal Challenges
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Posted in Hiring

New H-1B Visa Fee Faces Legal Challenges

Two lawsuits were recently filed challenging the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions. As previously reported, on September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a…

NLRB Challenges California Law Expanding State Labor Board Power
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Posted in Labor Relations

NLRB Challenges California Law Expanding State Labor Board Power

On October 15, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a lawsuit against California challenging a new state labor law that would expand the…

California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities
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Posted in Posters and Notices Time Off

California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities

With the special statewide election approaching on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California employers must ensure they’re fully complying with the state’s voting leave requirements. Employers…

‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions
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Posted in Workplace Policies

‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions

One of our employees is a “furry” and has asked to come into the office dressed as a furry. Do we have to accommodate this…

Religious Beliefs and Job Requirements Must Conflict for Religious Discrimination Claims
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Posted in Discrimination

Religious Beliefs and Job Requirements Must Conflict for Religious Discrimination Claims

Not only does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protect employees from discrimination based upon their religious beliefs, but it also obligates employers to…

New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws
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Posted in General

New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws

Yesterday, the annual legislative cycle concluded as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed the last legislative bills sent to him. The Governor acted on…

$1.35 Million Dollars Fine for California Employer’s Privacy Act Violations Involving Job Applicant Data
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Posted in Privacy

$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…