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If you signed an arbitration agreement when you were hired, you may believe your sexual harassment case is locked out of the courthouse. That belief is wrong. Since March 3, 2022, federal law has given every California worker who experiences workplace sexual harassment or sexual assault the right to take that claim to court —…

A new California law has given adult survivors of workplace and other sexual misconduct a narrow two-year window to file civil cases that earlier deadlines had erased. Assembly Bill 250, signed by Governor Newsom in October 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, revives previously time-barred claims — and the related employment claims tied to them,…

A pregnant worker in California has some of the strongest job protections in the country — but only if the worker knows where those protections come from and how to use them. State law guarantees up to four months of job-protected disability leave, on-the-job accommodations whenever a healthcare provider recommends them, and twelve weeks of…

If you are starting a new job in Southern California, you might sign a stack of onboarding papers in minutes, often while someone waits for you to hand the packet back. A Los Angeles employment lawyer will tell you that those papers can decide where your future claims get heard, even before any dispute exists.…

If you work in California or are applying for a new job, a Los Angeles employment lawyer will often warn you about one document that is signed quickly and later questioned. The background check disclosure. A California Court of Appeals decision filed February 4, 2026, held that an employee can pursue the Investigative Consumer Reporting…

Workplace immigration enforcement activity can put everyone on edge, even employees who never expect to face document questions. Confusion spreads quickly when someone says ICE is outside, when an employer announces an I-9 audit, or when managers start asking workers to answer questions immediately. California law imposes specific limits on how employers respond to worksite…

Immigration-related threats at work often show up at the same time as unpaid wages, harassment complaints, or safety concerns. A supervisor hints they will call ICE, a manager says someone “should be careful” about their paperwork, or the company suddenly brings up immigration status right after a complaint. California law treats that pattern seriously. Employers…

California workers face rising risks as extreme heat becomes more common. Outdoor laborers, warehouse staff, agricultural workers, and delivery drivers often bear the brunt of dangerous conditions. State regulations require employers to provide protections such as water, shade, rest periods, and reasonable work pacing. When workers speak up about unsafe heat conditions, the law protects…

Technology now plays a quiet but powerful role in hiring, discipline, and termination decisions across California workplaces. Employers increasingly rely on automated systems to screen applicants, rank candidates, evaluate performance, and flag workers for discipline or termination. While these tools promise efficiency, they also raise serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and discrimination. If an algorithm…

California has adopted a significant change to employment law that will reshape how employers handle training and onboarding costs. Beginning January 1, 2026, a new statute eliminates most “stay or pay” training repayment contracts that have kept workers locked in jobs by threatening heavy debt if they leave. These agreements, often described as Training Repayment…