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California Supreme Court Clarifies When Wage Statement Penalties Apply

California wage and hour law gives employees important protections when employers fail to provide legally…

Joe RoseMay 9, 2026

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Arbitration Class Action FAA

Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement Against Railcar Repairman in Wage-and-Hour Class Action

When employees sign arbitration agreements, the enforceability of those agreements often turns on whether the…

Joe RoseMay 3, 2026

Discovery PAGA

PAGA Discovery in California: Why Employees Can Get Statewide Contact Information Before Proving Their Case

PAGA Discovery in California: Why Employees Can Get Statewide Contact Information Before Proving Their Case…

Joe RoseMay 1, 2026

California Court of Appeal, Second District

PAGA

When a PAGA Notice Says Too Little: Lessons from Brown v. Ralphs

California’s Private Attorneys General Act, called PAGA, allows an “aggrieved employee” to sue for civil…

Joe RoseMay 1, 2026

A man wearing a baseball cap and a brown jacket stands in front of an orange truck. He appears to be focused and calm, with a slightly serious expression. This image relates to themes of associational disability discrimination in California.

ADA Disability Accommodations FEHA Retaliation

Fired After Choosing His Son’s Dialysis Care Over a Late Shift: California Court Revives FEHA Claims

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects employees from disability discrimination. In Castro-Ramirez v.…

Joe RoseApril 29, 2026

Going and Coming Rule Hybrid Employees

California Court of Appeal Clarifies the “Going and Coming” Rule for Hybrid Employees

California employers are generally not liable for accidents employees cause during their ordinary commute to…

Joe RoseApril 29, 2026

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Paid Family Leave

California Paid Family Leave: What Employers and Employees Should Know

California Paid Family Leave, commonly called PFL, is an often misunderstood leave-related benefit avaialble to…

Joe RoseApril 26, 2026

A young man with curly hair sitting on a step outside, speaking on a phone. He wears a brown hoodie and blue jeans, with greenery in the foreground. This image relates to the discussion on Ward v. Tilly’s reporting time pay.

Reporting Time Pay

When “Reporting for Work” Means More Than Showing Up: California’s On-Call Scheduling Decision in Ward v. Tilly’s

For many employees, being “on call” does not feel like free time. The employee may…

Joe RoseApril 26, 2026

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Reporting Time Pay

Reporting Time Pay in California: When Sending an Employee Home Early Still Costs Wages

California’s reporting time pay rules are easy to overlook because they often arise from ordinary…

Joe RoseApril 26, 2026

California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Attorney's Fees Demurrer

California Court of Appeal Limits Fee-Shifting When Employees Amend Employment Lawsuits

Late-stage amendments to an employment complaint can be costly, disruptive, and frustrating, particularly when they…

Joe RoseApril 25, 2026

California Supreme Court Clarifies When Wage Statement Penalties Apply

Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement Against Railcar Repairman in Wage-and-Hour Class Action

PAGA Discovery in California: Why Employees Can Get Statewide Contact Information Before Proving Their Case

When a PAGA Notice Says Too Little: Lessons from Brown v. Ralphs

Fired After Choosing His Son’s Dialysis Care Over a Late Shift: California Court Revives FEHA Claims

California Court of Appeal Clarifies the “Going and Coming” Rule for Hybrid Employees

California Paid Family Leave: What Employers and Employees Should Know

When “Reporting for Work” Means More Than Showing Up: California’s On-Call Scheduling Decision in Ward v. Tilly’s

Reporting Time Pay in California: When Sending an Employee Home Early Still Costs Wages

California Court of Appeal Limits Fee-Shifting When Employees Amend Employment Lawsuits

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