Workplace Law Articles Archive
New Year, New Minimum Wage 2025
February 28, 2025
Question: As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages and salaries each January. What is the minimum…
Employer Responsibilities In Form I-9 Process
January 31, 2025
Question: I’ve read in the news about the increased focus on immigration. I run a medium sized business and am worried…
New Law Regulates Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
January 17, 2025
Question: I heard there is a new California law that regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare…
Freelance Worker Protection Act
December 20, 2024
Question: I heard that there is a new law that provides additional rights to freelance workers. Is this true? What does…
New Driver’s License Law
December 6, 2024
Question: I recently heard that there is a new law that limits an employer’s ability to include language such as “must…
New Federal Guidelines for AI-Enabled Hiring Tools
November 22, 2024
Question: I’m thinking of using Artificial Intelligence to streamline my recruitment process, but I’m not sure where to…
Amendment to the Hidden Fees Law
November 8, 2024
Question: I own a small, local restaurant. I recently heard that my business is now excluded from California’s…
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine’s Deference to Federal Agencies
October 23, 2024
For over 40 years, the “Chevron Doctrine” governed the interpretation of ambiguous statutes or regulations in areas of…
New Employment Laws On The Horizon
October 22, 2024
Question: I’m a small business owner and there seem to be new employment laws that surprise me every year. What are the…
Updated Victim of Violence Leave
October 11, 2024
Question: I heard that California expanded the leave available for victims of domestic violence. Is that true? What are…
Onboarding New Hires
September 27, 2024
Question: I just hired a new employee for the first time in a while. What steps should I take and what should I…
Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment
September 13, 2024
Question: I read about new regulations for indoor heat illness prevention. What do I need to do to comply with these…
