California Employment News

California Employment News


Latest Episodes

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

Document Checklist for Departing Employees
March 04, 2025

Weintraub Attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina discuss the essential documentation and paperwork employers need to provide when an employment relationship ends. From final paychecks to COBRA notic

Drug and Alcohol Policy Enforcement for In-Office and Remote Workers
February 11, 2025

Recent legal developments have impacted drug and alcohol policy enforcement in the workplace. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Labor & Employment attorneys Lizbeth Beth West

AB 2499: Expanded Rights & Protections for Victims of Violence in the Workplace
December 17, 2024

California expands employee rights for victims of violence: new leave policies and protections under AB 2499 take effect Jan 1. Weintraub attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss what em

Key Employment Law Updates: What’s Changing in 2025
December 03, 2024

New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the l

California’s New Healthcare Minimum Wage
November 19, 2024

Big changes for CA healthcare workers! New minimum wage rates are in effect, with increases rolling out as of October 16, 2024. Weintraub attorneys Nikki Mahmoudiand Jacqueline Simonovich make sure y

Minimum Wage Increases for 2025
October 29, 2024

Another year is drawing closer, and with it comes another minimum wage increase for California. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina review the expected minimum wage increases for 2025 in this episode of Ca

A Refresher on Voting Leave Laws for CA Employers
October 15, 2024

It is election season, and that means employees might need to take timeoff work to vote. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina give a quick review of California's voting leave law as it applies to businesse