Calculating an employee's regular rate of pay is a nuanced and constantly developing area of the law that requires employers to vigilantly keep a watchful eye on the latest statutory developments, as well as newly published case law. read more

Arbitration agreements and class-action waivers have gotten a lot of hate lately. Towards the end of 2021, and following a multi-year injunction, the Ninth Circuit reinvigorated California's AB 51, which generally prohibits (but does not necessarily stop) employers from requiring employees to enter into pre-dispute arbitration agreements as a condition of employment or receipt of an employment-related benefit. read more

California's new 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law took effect on February 19th, requiring covered employers to once again provide workers with additional paid sick leave related to COVID-19. read more

In this segment of Money Matters, Liam O'Connor provides creditors with an introduction to California's Enforcement of Judgments Law. read more

On February 7, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will lift the statewide COVID-19 indoor mask mandate in public settings for vaccinated individuals effective February 16, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. read more