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
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
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