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The Continent

I got started in Africa in 2004, in Tanzania. Now, 2026, I have never fully come home. Some snapshots:

Service Offering: Staying Inside the Lines

California employers face a difficult question: are employees genuinely learning from sexual harassment prevention training, or just checking a box?

Service Offering: Good Roads

California does not give employers the benefit of the doubt. A Bowles Law workplace compliance review is a structured, attorney-guided examination of employer practices, policies, and documentation against current California and federal employment law requirements.

Cautionary Tale Episode 109: Don't Fix What Ain't Broken

A Long Island Walmart initially accommodated an employee with disabilities but new management eliminated the accommodations and terminated the employee, resulting in a $60,000 EEOC settlement for disability discrimination under the ADA.

Service Offering: Break Point

Meal and rest break violations remain a leading source of wage-and-hour litigation in California. This post identifies five common employer mistakes and offers practical corrective measures.

What's New in 2026: White Coats, New Rates

California's Department of Industrial Relations announced updated compensation thresholds for physicians and surgeons, with the minimum hourly rate increasing to $107.17 effective January 1, 2026—a 3.3% adjustment.

FIND OUT WHAT'S NEW IN 2026 FRESH YEAR NEAR

Covering Employment Legal Essentialsand New Workplace Laws

Service Offering: Ghosted — What to Do When Employees Vanish

California employers face a growing trend of employees who stop showing up without notice. Handling these ghosting cases without a clear process can create unexpected legal exposure.

Service Offering: Tailored Functioning — Workplace Policy Handbook & Forms for 2026

Clearly written policies and procedures support productivity, reduce confusion, and limit preventable employment disputes. The firm's 2026 package includes employment forms, handbooks, and compliance materials.