Cautionary Tale Episode 105: Nice Try, No Cigar

California's Labor Commissioner cited Costco, Ryder Last Mile, and Mega Nice Trucking $868,128 for misclassifying truck drivers as independent contractors.

What's New in 2026: Doesn't Hurt to Ask (If Asked Correctly)

California's new safe harbor law (Government Code 12940.2) effective January 1, 2026, permits employers to address worker bias through training without legal liability.

What's New in 2026: Comeback Kids

AB 858 extends rehiring preference rights through 2026 for certain pre-pandemic hospitality and business service workers laid off due to COVID-19.

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What's New in 2026: Layoff Laws Level Up

California's CalWARN Act expands January 1, 2026, with SB 617 requiring employers to include enhanced notice content for major workforce reductions, including workforce development board info and CalFresh details.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2026 CALIFORNIA'S ANNUAL OCCUPATION CENSUS

California Government Code 12999mandates businesses with 100 or more employees on payroll and/or hired through labor contractors submit an annual pay data report to theCivil Rights Department(CRD) "[on] or before the second Wednesday of May ..."

Find Out What's New in 2026: For a Happi(er) New Year

Annual virtual seminar for employers covering employment legal essentials and new workplace laws, with sessions on January 30, 2026 and February 27, 2026.

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WHAT'S NEW IN 2026 FAIR PAY FULL DISCLOSURE

Effective January 1, 2026,Senate Bill (SB) 642expands California'sequal payandpay-scale disclosurelaws, strengthening pay-equity protections and transparency requirements.