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
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