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
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









