by Laura | Aug 19, 2026 | Employment Law
California employers should begin preparing for another increase in the statewide minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2027, California’s minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, or approximately $36,192 annually for a full-time employee. The increase affects more...
by Laura | Aug 17, 2026 | Employment Law
A recent Ninth Circuit decision serves as an important reminder for California employers: an employee may not need to provide extensive detail before triggering an employer’s obligation to address a religious accommodation request. In Weiss v. The Permanente Medical...
by Laura | Jul 9, 2026 | Employment Law
Many California employers mistakenly assume they can reduce an exempt employee’s pay whenever the employee misses work. In reality, the rules are much more restrictive, and improper deductions can lead to costly wage and hour claims. The general rule is simple:...
by Laura | Jun 9, 2026 | Employment Law
California employers should prepare now for a wave of minimum wage increases taking effect on July 1, 2026. Several Southern California cities are raising their local minimum wages above the state’s $16.90 hourly rate, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa...
by Laura | Feb 12, 2026 | Employment Law
California juries are wasting no time in 2026. A Los Angeles jury recently awarded $52 million to five former employees in a whistleblower retaliation case against a global foodservice distributor. In Williams v. Sysco Riverside, Inc., drivers and yard personnel...
by Laura | Jan 12, 2026 | Employment Law
California employers should be aware of a new notice obligation under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (the “Act”), which became effective January 1, 2026. The California Labor Commissioner has now released an official model notice, and employers must begin...