In its April 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court considered the criteria that courts should utilize to distinguish independent contractors from employees under the California Wage Orders, and substantially changed state law by adopting the restrictive standard commonly known as the "ABC test." read more

Most employers know that they cannot discriminate against employees based on race and other specified personal characteristics. But what are the physical traits sufficiently associated with race to qualify for protection under the law? The answer has not always been clear. read more

Commissions and bonuses represent a significant component of the compensation packages of many employees. read more

The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, requires covered businesses to inform any employees who handle inquiries from (California) consumers about the company's obligations under CCPA in order to ensure that they properly respond to such inquiries and requests. read more

The days of companies not having an employee privacy policy in their employee handbook or company intranet are quickly diminishing due to the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). read more