Fired Is One Thing. Branded a Thief Is Another: Defamation Risk in California Terminations
Fired Is One Thing. Branded a Thief Is Another: Defamation Risk in California Terminations Estimated…
Joe RoseFebruary 13, 2026
What Employee Leaves Are Legally Protected in California?
One of the most common questions employers ask is deceptively simple: “What employee leaves of…
Joe RoseFebruary 6, 2026
California Pay Data Reporting Requirements: CRD Updates Employers Need to Know for 2026
California employers subject to the state’s pay data reporting law should take note of newly…
Joe RoseFebruary 6, 2026
Parsonage v. Wal-Mart Clarifies ICRAA Standing in California
On February 4, 2026, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, issued…
Joe RoseFebruary 6, 2026
When “Core Values” Collide with Civil Rights: What Chehade v. Foley & Lardner Means for Employers
This week, a federal district court in Chicago issued a significant decision at the intersection…
Joe RoseFebruary 2, 2026
Unpaid but Not Unprotected: A New Framework for Nonprofit Volunteers
On January 6, 2026, the California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District issued…
Joe RoseFebruary 1, 2026
California Final Pay Requirements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
California’s final pay rules are among the most employee‑protective wage payment requirements in the country.…
Joe RoseFebruary 1, 2026
California Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
California’s paid sick leave law is known as the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. It…
Joe RoseFebruary 1, 2026






