- Foundational provisions, including at-will employment and handbook disclaimers
- Harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and accommodation policies
Wage and hour requirements, leave rights, and workplace expectations
California Employment News: Common Wage and Hour Traps for Employers
Wage and hour compliance remains a major source of risk for California employers. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Associate Nikki Mahmoudi and Shareholder Ryan Abernethy discuss common issues involving meal and rest breaks, rounding, regular rate calculations, and employee attestations.
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California Employment News: Considerations for Employee Termination
Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a termination decision.
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When an employment relationship ends, California employers have specific legal obligations they must meet. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin associates Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley provide a practical refresher on final pay requirements and the key notices employers should be prepared to deliver.
Continue Reading California Employment News: Document Checklist for Departing EmployeesCalifornia Employment News: SB 513 and Personnel File Requirements
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down SB 513, a new law that clarifies what documents must be included in an employee’s personnel file which came into effect on January 1, 2026.
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