Workplace Law Articles Archive

What to Keep in Mind for Company Holiday Celebrations

Question: My company is planning a holiday party for our employees.  Are there any legal considerations we should be…

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New Year, New Laws in 2026

Question: Is it true that a lot of new laws were passed that will affect employers? What are the new laws, and when…

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New Employer Notice and Record Keeping Requirements in 2026

Question: As a small business owner, I get overwhelmed by all the different notice and recordkeeping requirements that…

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New Prohibition on “Stay or Pay” Employment Contracts

Question: I heard that California recently passed a law that prevents an employer from making an employee’s repayment…

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Continuation of Health Benefits for Employees on Medical Leave

Question: I have an employee who has been off work with a workers compensation injury for over 6 months.  What is my…

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New California Rules on Artificial Intelligence in Hiring for Employers

Question:  I heard California adopted new rules for artificial intelligence in employment.  Is this true and what…

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New Employment Laws On The Horizon

Question: I run a small business on the Monterey Peninsula.  Each year, I am surprised to lean about a new employment…

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Back to School: School-Related Leaves

Question: Many of my staff members have children who went back to school this month.  What are my legal obligations as…

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Considerations for Remote Workers

Question: I am interested in having a few of my non-exempt employees work remotely.  Is there anything I should…

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Updates regarding Domestic Service Worker Protections

Question: I heard that a new law passed recently which expanded the rules and regulations that apply to domestic…

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Workplace Law – Is a High Salary Enough to Classify an Employee as “Exempt” in California?

Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and…

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Update on Meal Period Waivers

Question:  Some of my employees regularly waive their 30-minute meal breaks so they can leave earlier.  We normally ask…

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