Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping the future of work. While some employers may have resisted adopting this technology, it is clear that it is not going anywhere, and using AI in the workplace is a necessity to stay competitive in … Read More
California is no stranger to devastating natural disasters, including the ongoing threat of wildfires, earthquakes, and floods. As recent events have shown, these natural disasters can have a significant impact on the daily lives and livelihoods of employees and employers, … Read More
Blake Lively’s lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni has quickly become one of the most talked-about legal battles in Hollywood. The case, which includes serious sexual harassment allegations, raises larger questions: Is the MeToo movement, which … Read More
Will Kendrick Lamar Perform His Hit Song “Not Like Us” at Super Bowl 2025? That was a key question when Angela Reddock-Wright appeared on Dr. Phil’s Merit TV (on January 16th, 2025) to discuss the recent lawsuit filed by rapper Drake against his record label Universal Music Group (Lamar’s same label), alleging the label defamed him by releasing and publishing Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us” knowing the “diss track” intentionally stated things about Drake that were not true and led to “dangerous real-life consequences” for Drake, including painting him in a negative light, such as a “pedophile.” … Read More
A new year often means new employment laws, and 2025 is no different. In fact, several new federal-level employment laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from salary exemptions to healthcare. As workplace policies continue to evolve … Read More
The start of a new year often brings with it a wave of new legislation, and 2025 is no exception for California employers. Several significant new California labor laws in 2025 are set to take effect, impacting everything from minimum … Read More
Any time a new president is elected, it has a substantial influence on the future of employment law. With President-Elect Donald Trump entering office, business owners, employees, and investors may be wondering: How could the second Trump administration affect employment … Read More
A major development in recent news has been President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oregon Congressmember Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor. With her nomination, workers and employers alike are wondering how this could potentially impact workplaces, unions, and employee … Read More
The holiday season is a time of cheer and coming together, but celebrating holidays in the workplace can be complicated for employers because they have to ensure everyone feels the same holiday magic. Luckily, there are best practices for inclusive … Read More
Calling this election season emotionally charged would be an understatement. And in the weeks following this watershed moment in American history, this high tide of emotion is far from abated. In some situations, emotions may be even more intense following … Read More