Ninth Circuit Expands Ministerial Exception in Religious Workplaces
Rooted in the First Amendment’s religious freedom clause, the ministerial exception generally prohibits enforcing any employment laws between a religious organization and its ministers. Which…
‘Paid Family Leave’ — Who Can Request It; How It Works
I own a small business, and I have an employee who has been with my company for a few months. He came to me this…
What Employers Need to Know During Southern California Wildfires
The Palisades Fire — and the other devasting Southern California wildfires — are severely impacting lives and property leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue…
Register Now for 2025 Employment Law Updates Webinar
If you weren’t fast enough to snag a seat at one of our 2025 Employment Law Update seminars (though a few in-person seminar seats are…
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder!
Happy New Year! 2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for, including:…
CalChamber Challenges Recent Law Chilling Employer Speech in Federal Court
The California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are urging a federal court to stop the implementation of a new California law…
Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!
We’d like to thank all our subscribers and readers for relying on HRWatchdog for timely HR-related news and resources. We’re busy behind the scenes preparing…
2025 IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service released the 2025 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating…
NLRB Decision Makes It Harder to Make Changes in Unionized Workplaces
On December 10, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that will make it harder for employers to make changes to their…
Remember California’s Bird Flu State of Emergency Notice Requirements
Both the U.S. President and the California Governor have authority to issue emergency proclamations for areas affected by disasters or other emergencies federally and in…
