Come January 1, 2023, businesses that are subject to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will need to reconsider their privacy practices, not only with respect to their customers' personal information but also with respect to their personnel's information. read more

The recent Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. ruling creates new employer obligations and additional potential exposure for non-compliance with respect to meal periods and rest breaks in two key respects. read more

Employers that fail to provide their employee or applicant with a written consumer report disclosure before conducting a background check expose themselves to significant liability. read more

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