On August 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court in Iloff v. LaPaille issued a ruling with two major impacts for employers statewide: it raised the bar for the "good faith" defense against liquidated damages in minimum wage disputes and confirmed that employees can pursue Paid Sick Leave penalties even after an employer appeals a Labor Commissioner’s ruling.

In a recent win for California employers (in the case of  Bradsbery et al. v. Vicar Operating, Inc. , (April 25, 2025) 110 Cal.App .5th...

California employers face new payroll challenges as wages and salary thresholds rise again. Proactive compliance is essential to avoid costly misclassification penalties.

Important legislative update that will significantly impact hiring practices in California.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2299 requires employers to post notice prominently in the workplace, ensuring it is written in a font size larger ...

This legislative update necessitates a review and potential revision of your company's PFL policies and procedures

Mandatory Participation for all California employers - Learn about CalSavers Retirement Savings

Here is a revised summary analysis of the California Freelance Worker Protection Act (Senate Bill 988) and its implications for your busines

Mediation offers several advantages over traditional court proceedings - Read more...

Why Medation? The Cost-Saving Alternative to Litigation

The Corporate Transparency Act's "BOI Reporting Rule" creates a critical new compliance requirement for most businesses operating in CA.

Be aware of the upcoming changes to California's minimum wage and the impact these changes will have on your operations and budgeting.