mployers with operations or who may hire remote workers living in San Francisco must prepare for changes to the City’s background check regulations.
Continue Reading San Francisco Amends its Fair Chance Ordinance Effective August 10, 2026
mployers with operations or who may hire remote workers living in San Francisco must prepare for changes to the City’s background check regulations.
Continue Reading San Francisco Amends its Fair Chance Ordinance Effective August 10, 2026
As we indicated in our June 4, 2026 article, certain employers may soon be relieved of the obligation to file EEO-1 Reports, as well as other reports (“EEO Data Reports”), with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted 2-1 to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)…
In a closely watched decision for California employers, the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a wage and hour class action against ABM Aviation, Inc., on the grounds that the arbitration agreement was unconscionable. The Ninth Circuit’s opinion provides a useful roadmap for navigating common challenges to arbitration agreements, particularly in light of prior cases like Cook v. USC.
Continue Reading 9th Circuit Upholds Arbitration Agreement Despite Waiver of Representative PAGA ClaimsWhen an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can take before, during, and after an employee’s departure.
Continue Reading California Employment News: Protecting Your Business Information When an Employee Leaves