Food Handler Cards Aren’t an Employee Expense—A Reminder for Employers
Most California food service employers are familiar with the requirement that employees hold a California…
Joe RoseJanuary 23, 2026
“Stay or Pay” Is Out: What California’s AB 692 Means Starting January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, California law limits the use of so-called “stay or pay” provisions…
Joe RoseJanuary 23, 2026
Individual Wage-and-Hour Settlements (The Merchant of Tennis v. Superior Court)
In January 2026, the California Court of Appeal issued a published decision with implications for…
Joe RoseJanuary 20, 2026
California Statewide Minimum Wage Increases to $16.90 on January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, California’s statewide minimum wage increases to $16.90 per hour. This increase…
Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026
California Expands Statute of Limitations and Recovery Period for Equal Pay Act Claims Under SB 642
California has significantly expanded the time frame for bringing and recovering on Equal Pay Act…
Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026
California Employers Must Update Paid Sick Leave Posters
California’s paid sick leave law continues to evolve, and employers need to take note of…
Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026
California Employers Face New “Know Your Rights” Notice Obligations Under SB 294 Effective January 1, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, California employers are subject to new employee notice obligations under Senate…
Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026
Children Working at Bibb Mill No. 1
The photograph was taken in January 1909 at Bibb Mill No. 1 in Macon, Georgia.…
Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper
The photograph was taken on September 20, 1932, at a time when work in America…
Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026
The California Family Rights Act: Understanding Employee Leave Rights and Employer Obligations
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is one of several employee leave laws, imposing detailed…
Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026









