California Employment News

California Employment News


Latest Episodes

California Wage Compliance – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
August 19, 2025

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
August 05, 2025

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)
July 08, 2025

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)
June 24, 2025

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)
June 10, 2025

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)
May 27, 2025

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
May 13, 2025

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

Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks
April 22, 2025

In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of Californias Fair Chance Actalso known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employe

Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance
April 08, 2025

Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County's Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers,

Taking Advantage of the PAGA Reform – How Employers Can Lower Their Risk of PAGA Liability
March 25, 2025

In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the latest PAGA reforms and what employers need to know to reduce penalties and stay compliant. From new