State adopts AI workplace decision-making rules
The hiring entity that outsources certain personnel functions to an AI provider and the AI provider may be liable for unlawfully discriminatory AI…
Former San Diego U.S. attorney inducted into Army Ranger Hall of Fame
Robert Brewer was awarded a Silver Star Medal for his valor in combat in Vietnam before spending most of his long legal career in San Diego Nearly…
July 6, 2025 | Categories:
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Few legal limits on workplace dress codes
Under California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act, employers may require their employees to follow 'reasonable workplace appearance,…
June 30, 2025 | Categories:
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No extra proof required for discrimination claims of those in majority
Supreme Court makes unanimous ruling in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services. The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled those claiming…
June 16, 2025 | Categories:
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Updated guidance on workplace age discrimination
As America's workforce gets older, do you know the laws that protect older workers — anyone 40 or older — in California? Q:…
June 2, 2025 | Categories:
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Workers’ compensation benefits unavailable for injuries sustained during commute
There are exceptions to this rule. But a California state appellate court reinforced how narrow two of the exceptions are. Under the “going…
May 19, 2025 | Categories:
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Court says employers can ask workers to waive meal periods in advance
The waiver must be freely agreed to by the employee, who can revoke it at any time. Nonexempt California employees (that is, employees eligible for…
May 5, 2025 | Categories:
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Court ruling on actor disqualified from role for refusing COVID vaccine has long-lasting implications
The court found Apple acted reasonably in requiring actors on its set to be vaccinated On March 1, 2022, Apple Studios conditionally offered Brent…
April 21, 2025 | Categories:
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Probationary workers and at-will employees. What you need to know
Probationary workers and at-will employees. What you need to know An at-will employee who completes a probationary period generally enjoys no…
April 7, 2025 | Categories:
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When ICE comes to your workplace
What employers and employees should know about expected increased activity in the workplace. I recently attended an informative webinar that…