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

Ryan Abernethy
Ryan Abernethy is a shareholder in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. Ryan has successfully represented clients in all areas of employment law including the defense of claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, trade secrets infringements and class actions. He also regularly counsels clients regarding compliance, risk management, policy preparation and training.
California Employment News: Taking Advantage of the PAGA Reform – How Employers Can Lower Their Risk of PAGA Liability
In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the latest PAGA reforms and what employers need to know to reduce penalties and stay compliant. From new cure opportunities to proactive audits, they cover actionable steps to protect your business.
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California Employment News: Drug and Alcohol Policy Enforcement for In-Office and Remote Workers
Recent legal developments have impacted drug and alcohol policy enforcement in the workplace. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Labor & Employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Ryan Abernathy provide an overview of the latest legal updates, best practices for implementing these policies, and how they apply to remote workers.
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Legal Updates and Trends in Employment Law: Key Insights
In a recent presentation at the SHRM Northern California 2024 Annual Conference, Weintraub shareholder Ryan Abernethy outlined significant updates in California employment law for employers to be aware of. The session addressed employment-related legal updates that recently took effect, including workplace violence prevention requirements, new indoor heat exposure regulations, and expansions in harassment and retaliation laws, as well as pending legislation that could have a crucial impact on employers. Recent changes to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) are not addressed herein but can be found here in one of our episodes of California Employment News.Continue Reading Legal Updates and Trends in Employment Law: Key Insights
California Employment News: Understanding ADA/FEHA Requirements and the Interactive Process
Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down reasonable accommodations under the ADA and FEHA. Learn what employers need to know about handling requests and engaging in the interactive process in this installment of California Employment News.
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