New ruling revives race-based harassment lawsuit
The latest legal development is a reminder that companies should vet diversity programs The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit recently…
Five SCMV Attorneys Named to 2027 San Diego Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® Lists
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek (SCMV) is pleased to announce that four firm attorneys have been selected to the 2027 San Diego Super Lawyers®…
October 16, 2026 | Categories:
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The newest California workplace laws
The latest laws include mandatory opioid overdose response training, expanded bereavement leave, limits on AI Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed…
October 5, 2026 | Categories:
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Using AI to make termination decisions in the workplace may be limited next year
The measure — the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature or veto Federal and state lawmakers are struggling…
September 21, 2026 | Categories:
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What training is mandatory in California workplace
Where training is required, it generally must be provided in a language and at a level that the employee can understand The back-to-school season…
September 7, 2026 | Categories:
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Likely restrictions on workplace surveillance in 2027
A California bill would restrict private and public employers from monitoring their employees using workplace surveillance tools that use…
August 24, 2026 | Categories:
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Do California’s workplace laws apply to remote out-of-state workers?
There are limits, especially if alleged employer misconduct occurs mostly or entirely outside the state Those who work in other states for…
August 10, 2026 | Categories:
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No mandatory arbitration of sexual orientation harassment claims
The ruling effectively narrows the kinds of disputes employers may require their employees to arbitrate Does harassment in a California workplace…
July 27, 2026 | Categories:
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Termination after employee’s protected activity may not be unlawful retaliation
Court rules in favor of company despite employee's whistleblower protections An employer may not be liable for unlawful retaliatory termination…
July 13, 2026 | Categories:
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Potential consequences of aiding employee disloyalty
California law allows competitors to recruit each other’s employees — but not by any means This column first addressed an…