California Court of Appeal, Second District

Arbitration Class Action PAGA

California Court of Appeal Enforces Employment Arbitration Agreement Despite Multiple Onboarding Documents

Employers often use more than one onboarding document to explain arbitration, class action waivers, confidentiality…

Joe RoseApril 24, 2026

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Arbitration Class Action PAGA

California Court Upholds Employer Arbitration Agreement and Limits Reach of Cook v USC in Wage-and-Hour Class Case

A new California Court of Appeal decision gives employers a useful reminder that not every…

Joe RoseApril 1, 2026

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Arbitration Commissions PAGA

California Court of Appeal Says Employee’s Arbitration Loss Barred His PAGA Claim in Sorokunov v. NetApp

California employers continue to look for reliable guidance on what happens when an employee’s individual…

Joe RoseApril 1, 2026

E-Verify Form I-9 USCIS

When an Employee Changes Identity Documents: Why Termination and Rehire Can Create More Problems Than It Solves

An employee presents new work authorization documents under a different name. Should the employer treat…

Joe RoseApril 1, 2026

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FEHA Reproductive Loss Leave

California’s Reproductive Loss Leave: A Targeted Leave Right Within California’s Broader Protected Leave Landscape

California employers may easily overlook reproductive loss leave because it applies only in a limited…

Joe RoseMarch 27, 2026

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Anti-SLAPP

California Court of Appeal Says CSU’s Anti-SLAPP Motion Went Too Far in Faculty Retaliation Case

Most people have never heard of California’s anti-SLAPP law, but it can dramatically affect a…

Joe RoseMarch 25, 2026

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Attorney-Client Privilege E-Mail Communications

When Privileged Emails Follow a Former Employee: A New California Appellate Decision on Attorney Disqualification

California employers, employees, and their lawyers often battle over documents, emails, and confidential workplace information.…

Joe RoseMarch 25, 2026

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Employment Practices Liability Insurance

EPLI for California Employers: Deductibles, Retentions, Sublimits, and the Coverage Gaps

EPLI for California Employers: Deductibles, Retentions, Sublimits, and the Coverage Gaps For California employers, employment…

Joe RoseMarch 16, 2026

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ADA Unrush Act

Website Accessibility for Small Businesses: Practical Steps to Reduce Risk and Serve More Customers

For many small businesses, a website functions as a storefront, a scheduling desk, and a…

Joe RoseFebruary 22, 2026

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Uncategorized

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

WORKPLACE WIRE

California Court of Appeal Enforces Employment Arbitration Agreement Despite Multiple Onboarding Documents

California Court Upholds Employer Arbitration Agreement and Limits Reach of Cook v USC in Wage-and-Hour Class Case

California Court of Appeal Says Employee’s Arbitration Loss Barred His PAGA Claim in Sorokunov v. NetApp

When an Employee Changes Identity Documents: Why Termination and Rehire Can Create More Problems Than It Solves

California’s Reproductive Loss Leave: A Targeted Leave Right Within California’s Broader Protected Leave Landscape

California Court of Appeal Says CSU’s Anti-SLAPP Motion Went Too Far in Faculty Retaliation Case

When Privileged Emails Follow a Former Employee: A New California Appellate Decision on Attorney Disqualification

EPLI for California Employers: Deductibles, Retentions, Sublimits, and the Coverage Gaps

Website Accessibility for Small Businesses: Practical Steps to Reduce Risk and Serve More Customers

Fired Is One Thing. Branded a Thief Is Another: Defamation Risk in California Terminations

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