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...
by Laura | Oct 8, 2025 | Employment Law
As the federal government shutdown continues, California employers face a range of disruptions — from paused federal contracts to delayed agency responses and compliance backlogs. While the headlines focus on furloughed federal employees, private-sector employers are...
by Laura | Jun 30, 2025 | Employment Law
Starting July 1, 2025, California’s SB 1350 brings household domestic workers—such as cleaners, cooks, childcare providers, gardeners, and handymen—under the protection of Cal/OSHA’s workplace safety rules. While casual or infrequent help (under five hours per week...
by Laura | Jun 11, 2025 | Employment Law
Starting July 1, 2025, minimum wage rates are increasing in several California cities and counties. Employers operating in these areas must be prepared to comply with the new local wage laws to avoid penalties and ensure fair compensation for their employees. West...
by Laura | May 14, 2025 | Employment Law
In a noteworthy win for California employers, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that prospective meal period waivers are enforceable under state law—as long as specific legal safeguards are in place. The decision, handed down on April 21, 2025, in Bradsbery v. Vicar...