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
With the election fast approaching, political tensions at work are ramping up and continuing to cause issues for employees and employers alike. Disagreements and heated discussions continue to arise in businesses across the country, causing many employers to brace themselves … Read More
As a contentious election season unfolds, I recently was honored to join KTLA-5 Weekend Morning News to discuss an issue that is impacting workplaces nationwide – talking politics at work, as well as discussing highly charged social issues. In 2024, … Read More
In the quest for creating inclusive and positive work environments, human resources professionals are on the frontlines, and traditionally, the Society for Human Resources Management (SCHRM) has been a bastion of support for such initiatives. But the recent SHRM DEI … Read More
In 2024, politics seems to be on everyone’s mind. Between the upcoming elections and the continued coverage of highly charged social issues, there’s no shortage of public opinion, and people seem more comfortable than ever sharing their political views at … Read More
I recently had the incredible opportunity to share my passion for mediation and the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) profession with the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Ventura Chapter. The energy and enthusiasm of the group were infectious throughout the … Read More