In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of California’s Fair Chance Act—also known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employers need to know about using criminal history in hiring decisions.Continue Reading California Employment News: Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks

Nikki Mahmoudi
Nikki Mahmoudi is an associate in the Firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. Nikki earned her J.D. from UCLA Law and received her B.A. in International Relations from UC Davis.
California Employment News: Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance
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, including scheduling rights, premium pay for schedule changes, and more.
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California Employment News: Document Checklist for Departing Employees
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 notices and WARN Act requirements, this episode of California Employment News provides key insights to help employers stay compliant.
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California Employment News: California’s New Healthcare Minimum Wage
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 Mahmoudi and Jacqueline Simonovich make sure you’re up to date with the change on the latest episode of California Employment News.
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California Employment News: Minimum Wage Increases for 2025
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 California Employment News.
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