Jan 2025 – HR Liability – Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Lawsuits Spike

SINCE THE Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, there’s been a huge spike in lawsuits against employers alleging failure to reasonably accommodate workers covered by the landmark legislation. In the first 11 months following enactment of the law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 1,869 complaints from workers who allege their employer […]

Jan 2025 – Top 10 Laws and Regulations for 2025

WITH 2025 NOW upon us, so is a slew of new laws and regulations that will affect California businesses. Last year was a busy legislative session in addition to a rash of important rulemaking. The end result is another round of new legislation that California employers need to stay on top of. 1. ‘Captive audience’ […]