Just weeks before the FTC’s non-compete ban was to take effect, a Texas federal court struck down the ruling nationwide.  Originally, a Texas employer, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and…

There can be many problems that arise with record retention requirements. Here are a few things to note for easier record retention. I-9 Forms I-9 forms are used to make…

Starting July 1, a new California law requires most employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP). If you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with these new requirements, now is…

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers can now use the most recent I-9 form until May 31, 2027.  The goal of the I-9 is to verify a…

It’s important to check recordkeeping processes when an employee goes on leave under FMLA. This will be helpful if any issues arise.  The Basics of FMLA Recordkeeping It’s recommended that…

A landmark Supreme Court ruling gives employers a powerful tool to fight regulatory overreach. This ruling will impact workplace law in almost every industry.  The SCOTUS Ruling In June, the…

In the California case Paleny v. Fireplace Products, it was concluded that workers could not claim mistreatment following egg retrieval and freezing as pregnancy discrimination. However, despite this, employers still…

Although an order to block the FTC’s non-compete ban was issued, it was rejected in Pennsylvania federal court.  It was blocked because they ruled that the employer’s argument was an…

California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. Governor Newsom just signed AB 2299, which will require the California Labor…

Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new…

The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment…

Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be…

With recent unexpected difficulties, two bills that would’ve altered California’s unemployment insurance (UI) aren’t advancing this year. California’s UI Background The UI program was created as part of the Social…

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently voted to adopt a new heat illness standard for indoor work areas, which is expected to take effect on August 1,…

The PAGA ballot was recently held on June 27, 2024, and the reform was signed into effect on July 1, 2024. The PAGA Reform Elements The overhaul of PAGA included…

SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees.  With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most…

The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed…

Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited.  The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an…

A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed.  If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of…

Soon, Texas will be the newest state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect on July 1 and will require…