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From the Experts: Time Off Request for Religious Reasons: Case-by-Case Decision Is Best
An employee approached me asking for time off due to “religious reasons.” We aren’t sure whether the employee has a religious reason for the time…
Executive Order Creates New DEI Rules for Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order — “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” — that creates new DEI-related requirements for federal…
Gain Confidence Complying with California HR Laws at HR Boot Camp
If an employer asks an employee to pick up some tools during their commute to the job site, is that time paid? A new exempt…
From the Experts: Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?
An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried about…
CRD Updates Pay Data Reporting Resources
It’s that time of year again for certain California employers. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers…
EEOC Withdraws Workplace Harassment Guidance
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which was…
Avoid Holiday Party Headaches
The holiday season is here — including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and more. It’s when employers and their employees often let loose…
From the Experts: ‘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…
District Court Enjoins SB 399 Enforcement Limiting Employer Speech
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court preliminarily enjoined enforcement of SB 399, which prohibited employers from taking — or threatening to take — adverse…
From the Experts: Best Ways to Handle Coworker Concerns about Transgender Employee
I recently hired a transgender employee. Some employees have told me that using pronouns which don’t align with someone’s biological sex goes against their religious…
