Workplace Law Articles Archive
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…
Updates to Protected Leave for Civic Duties and Victims of Violence
January 2, 2026
Question: I heard that—yet again—there are changes to an employee’s right to paid time off in California. Is this…
Don’t Forget About New Guidelines on Harassment Prevention Heading Into 2026
December 19, 2025
Question: I heard that the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”) published a Harassment Prevention Guide this…
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December 15, 2025
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What to Keep in Mind for Company Holiday Celebrations
December 5, 2025
Question: My company is planning a holiday party for our employees. Are there any legal considerations we should be…
New Year, New Laws in 2026
November 21, 2025
Question: Is it true that a lot of new laws were passed that will affect employers? What are the new laws, and when…
New Employer Notice and Record Keeping Requirements in 2026
November 7, 2025
Question: As a small business owner, I get overwhelmed by all the different notice and recordkeeping requirements that…
New Prohibition on “Stay or Pay” Employment Contracts
October 24, 2025
Question: I heard that California recently passed a law that prevents an employer from making an employee’s repayment…
Continuation of Health Benefits for Employees on Medical Leave
October 10, 2025
Question: I have an employee who has been off work with a workers compensation injury for over 6 months. What is my…
New California Rules on Artificial Intelligence in Hiring for Employers
September 26, 2025
Question: I heard California adopted new rules for artificial intelligence in employment. Is this true and what…