You complained about unpaid wages. Two weeks later, your manager writes you up for the first time in three years. Coincidence? California law says no. Labor Code § 1102.5 creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation when adverse action occurs within…
California’s lactation accommodation requirements under Labor Code § 1031 continue to be a frequent source of compliance violations, even though the law has been in effect for years. All California employers, regardless of size, must provide a private location (not…
That “manager” title doesn’t make you exempt. Your employer owes you overtime. Labor Code § 515 and Wage Order requirements for exempt status aren’t met by job titles or general management responsibilities. California requires the executive exemption to involve management…
That meal break waiver you signed? Your employer broke the law by asking you to sign it. Labor Code § 512 allows employees to waive their first meal period only under specific conditions: shifts of exactly six hours or less,…
That SB 294 notice template from the DIR? It might be creating more liability than compliance. California’s SB 294 requires employers to provide workplace notices about employee rights when interacting with law enforcement and immigration authorities. The Department of Industrial…
Los Angeles hotel employers must now use approved training providers for mandatory worker protection training. The City of Los Angeles has announced the list of approved training providers for hotel worker safety and anti-harassment training required under Los Angeles Municipal…
Workplace romance policies don’t prevent quid pro quo harassment claims—they document power dynamics that create them. Many employers maintain workplace romance policies requiring disclosure of romantic relationships between employees at different organizational levels. The stated purpose: managing conflicts of interest…
California’s pay transparency requirements have shifted from aspirational policy to enforceable litigation risk. The California Fair Pay Act under Labor Code § 432.3 now requires employers to include pay scales in job postings and provide pay scale information to current…
California employers must replace their paid sick leave posters. The old version just became noncompliant. The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has released an updated Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act paid sick leave poster. This revision reflects recent statutory changes…
California’s Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act underwent significant amendments effective January 1, 2026, expanding when employees can use paid sick leave and clarifying employer obligations. These changes affect every California employer with workers who perform 30 or more days of work…
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