Possible Employment Issues Raised by Trump’s New Term
The election of former President Donald Trump, along with Republican control of the Senate and possible control of the House, raises questions as to several employment law issues. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) The General Counsel
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Policy Drafting – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Proposition 32: CA Minimum Wage Increase on the Ballot
In 2016, the California Legislature enacted a law increasing the minimum wage in steps over a period of years. After reaching $15/hour, the law ties the minimum wage to the U.S. Consumer Price Index. Currently,
Policy/Procedure 101 – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Tik Tok and the Workplace – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Breaking Down AI in the HR World – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Violence at Work: Critical Prevention Steps – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Employees in Crisis: Your Role in HR – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Etiquette Training at Work? – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
“The Great Detachment” – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
California Supreme Court Round-Up
During its most recent term, the California Supreme Court issued several decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below. Clarification on Compensable Time The Court took up an appeal from the Ninth Circuit in
The SECURE Act and the CalSavers Program
The SECURE Act/SECURE Act 2.0 In 2019, the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed with the purpose of helping employees save for retirement. In 2022, Congress amended the law to
PAGA FAQs Released
In the wake of this summer’s legislative Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reforms, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on its website to explain the
Out-of-State Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?
California generally bans non-compete agreements “regardless of where and when the contract was signed,” and “whether … the employment was maintained outside of California.” Practically speaking, California prohibits all employers from enforcing these agreements. A new