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New AI Regulations for Employers
Californias new AI regulations will take effect on October 1, 2025, impacting how employers can use automated tools in hiring, recruitment, and beyond. In this episode of California Employment News,
2026 Minimum Wage Updates
Another year, another minimum wage raise. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub attorneys Chris Horsley and Nikki Mahmoudi expand on updates to state and local wage increases and co
Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub attorneys Ryan Abernethy and Talia Delanoy revisit the complexities of the regular rate of paya frequent issue in wage and hour class actions.
California Wage Compliance – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
Whether setting pay for a new hire or adjusting compensation for a current employee, employers must navigate a range of legal considerations. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub e
CA Local Minimum Wage Updates
Some California cities have raised their local minimum wage above the state rate of $16.50. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley co
Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Fetaured)
In this episode ofCalifornia Employment News,Lizbeth (Beth) WestandMeagan Bainbridgepresent part four of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for effectively memorializin
Synthesizing Evidence in a Workplace Investigation – Part 3 (Featured)
In this featured episode ofCalifornia Employment News,Lizbeth (Beth) WestandMeagan Bainbridgepresent part three of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to make reasonable investigat
Gathering Information in a Workplace Investigation – Part 2 (Featured)
In this featured episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part two of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for collecting infor
Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)
In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part one of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to start an investigation following an e
Back to the Basics of Employee Pay Days
In this edition of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down the basics of California paydays from the timing of wage payments, payday considerations, and posting o