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…
NLRB Rescinds Most Recent Joint Employer Rule
In 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a final rule updating its joint employer test to be more expansive for applying the National…
Spring Forward This Sunday as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Starts
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, daylight saving time (DST) begins! At 2 a.m., our clocks spring forward, meaning we lose an hour, which may cause…
Cal/OSHA Releases Proposed Workplace Inspection “Walkaround” Rule
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently published a proposed rule broadly defining who may accompany Cal/OSHA representatives during workplace safety inspections….
EEOC Issues Remote Work Accommodations Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance addressing remote work accommodations. Though the guidance is directed toward federal agencies, it may be instructive…
