California’s off-duty cannabis use protections continue to evolve, and employers are scrambling to update policies. In this episode, Jen breaks down recent…
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Employment Law Trends to Watch This Year – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Employment law risk doesn’t stand still—especially in California. In this episode, Jen discusses the key trends, enforcement priorities, and litigation risks employers should be watching this year, and how to stay ahead of them.
California Employers: Update Your Posters
The California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave law. California employers must promptly update their workplace postings. Our California colleagues offer additional insights here. Continue Reading
More Thoughts About the “Know Your Rights Act” Notice
California employers are now navigating SB 294, which requires employers to provide employees with a workplace “Know Your Rights” notice addressing interactions with law enforcement, including immigration enforcement, and certain constitutional protections. To assist employers,
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Poster
The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has released an updated Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) paid sick leave poster, and employers should make sure the most current version is on display. The revised poster,
Unpaid Wage Judgments: Penalties Triple Under SB 261 Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Employers who ignore wage judgments will face sharp consequences starting January 1, 2026 — including mandatory attorneys’ fees and triple the amount owed. Jen…
A Few Thoughts About the New “Know Your Rights Act” Notice – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen explains what information employers must include in the new “Know Your Rights” notice and why it may not be the best approach to use the DIR’s template version without tailoring it first.
California Employment Law in the New Year: Your Tasks for Day One Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
A new year brings new compliance risks for California employers. In this episode, Jen breaks down the must-know employment law updates and practical steps…
California’s Pay Transparency Shift
California has long been at the forefront of employee-protection laws, and compensation transparency is no exception. For decades, employers commonly tried to limit pay discussions to avoid tension among staff. But wage secrecy is largely
OSHAB Holds Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Procedural Changes and Improvements
On January 7, 2026, the California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (Appeals Board or OSHAB) convened in Sacramento, California, for a stakeholders’ roundtable discussion to gather ideas for enhancing and improving Board processes and procedures. The meeting was attended by OSHAB members, administrative law judges, Cal/OSHA attorneys, members of
Pay Equity 2.0: California Expands Transparency Rules (SB 642) Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Pay equity is getting a major upgrade in 2026. SB 642 redefines “wages,” extends protections to non-binary employees, and tightens job-posting rules. Jen…
Goodbye, Stay-or-Pay: The End of Retention Repayment Agreements (AB 692) Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
“Stay-or-pay” agreements — where employees must repay training or bonuses if they leave — are now off-limits in California (with narrow exceptions). Jen…
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting
California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave. In 2024, California passed a bill that amended leave rights for employees pertaining to victims’ leave and attendance at court… Continue Reading
California Employment Law in the New Year: Your Tasks for Day One – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
A new year brings new compliance risks for California employers. In this episode, Jen breaks down the must-know employment law updates and practical steps employers should take right now to start the year protected – and avoid costly mistakes.
California Employment Law Developments Employers Should Prepare for in 2026
California lawmakers continue to expand employee protections while increasing compliance obligations for employers.