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SB 294 Compliance: How to Collect Employee Emergency Contact Designations in Writing
SB294 was passed by the California legislature and signed by the Governor in October 2025. This law is known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act. The law requires employers to allow employees to designate an emergency contact by March 30, 2026. There is no...
Minimum Wage Increases Across Southern California Take Effect July 1
July 1st is coming around again, which means that in several cities and counties across Southern California, the local minimum wage will increase again. California’s state minimum wage will stay at $16.50 per hour until January 1, 2026, but if an employee works 2 or...
Can Employees Waive Meal Breaks in Advance? California Court Says Yes
On April 21, 2025, in the case of Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal (Second District) clarified that meal period waivers prospectively signed by non-exempt employees are enforceable if they are voluntary, revocable, prospective, in...
AI Compliance Is Already Here. Are You Ready?
AI is no longer on the horizon; it’s already woven into everyday business tools. However, most companies aren’t prepared for the compliance aspect of AI. In California, the CPRA already regulates how personal data is collected and used, including data handled by AI...