Workplace Law Articles Archive
New Test For Unpaid Volunteers at Nonprofits
June 19, 2026
Question: I run a small nonprofit and have unpaid volunteers in addition to paid staff. When am I permitted to treat…
Associational Disability Accommodation Obligations Under FEHA
June 5, 2026
Question: I have an employee whose spouse has a disability and requires ongoing care. The employee requested a…
Considerations For Termination of an Underperforming Employee
May 22, 2026
Question: I run a small business and am considering terminating an employee. What are the main things I should…
Updates to Form I-9 Enforcement Policy
May 8, 2026
Question: I heard that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its enforcement policy for Form…
Update Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
April 24, 2026
Question: I have a workplace violence prevention plan, but I have not updated or reviewed it since I created it in…
Potential Mileage Tax and Employer Reimbursements
April 10, 2026
Question: I heard that California is considering passing a mileage tax. Is that true? If it did, would I have to…
Requirements for Tip Pooling Arrangements
March 27, 2026
Q: I run a small restaurant, and I want to make sure that everyone is rewarded equally for their hard work. Can I ask…
Updates Regarding Compensable Pre-Hire and Onboarding Activities
March 13, 2026
Question: I am planning to hire a new employee soon. I have a few pre-employment activities planned for this new…
2026 Minimum Wage and Salary
February 27, 2026
Question: As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages at the beginning of each year. Can you remind…
Reminders for Drug-Testing Policies
February 13, 2026
Question: My company is considering implementing a drug-testing policy for employees and applicants. Can my business…
Arbitration Agreements
January 30, 2026
Question: I am interested in having my employees sign an arbitration agreement for employment-related disputes. Is…
New Employer Layoff Notice Obligations in 2026
January 16, 2026
Question: I heard that California implemented a new law that changes the information employers must provide when they…
