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Posted in Heat Illness

Remember: Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

As temperatures start to rise across the state, Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Heat illness is a serious hazard for…

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Posted in Meal and Rest Break Overtime

PAGA Complaint Leads to $1M Settlement

The owners of a Mexican restaurant chain in San Jose will pay 239 workers $1 million in unpaid wages, according to the California Labor Commissioner’s…

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Posted in Labor Relations

Labor Commissioner Releases “Blacklist” of Port Trucking Companies

A new law, SB 1402, went into effect on January 1 of this year and imposes joint liability on client employers who hire port drayage…

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Posted in General

Employment-Related Job Killers, Other Harmful Bills Advance

Assembly and Senate fiscal committees sent California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills, including five job killers, along for further consideration by the entire membership of both houses on…

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…

‘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…

Lengthy Restroom Use? Reasonable Accommodation May Be Needed
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Posted in Disabilities Discrimination

Lengthy Restroom Use? Reasonable Accommodation May Be Needed

We have an employee who spends a considerable amount of time every day using the restroom. After she comes back from the restroom, she takes…

President Trump Imposes New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
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Posted in Hiring

New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas

H-1B visas have been in the news this last week, beginning with a Presidential Proclamation creating a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions, as…