California Employment News

In this featured episode of  California Employment News ,  Lizbeth (Beth) West  and  Meagan Bainbridge  present part three of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to make reasonable investigative findings once all evidence is collected. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel  here or listen to this podcast episode here. You can also watch part one and part two of this se...

In this featured episode of California Employment News , Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part two of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for collecting information during a workplace investigation. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel and find the first installment of this series here . Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for...

In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part one of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to start an investigation following an employee complaint. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel .  

In this edition of California Employment News , Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down the basics of California paydays — from the timing of wage payments, payday considerations, and posting obligations. Whether you’re an HR pro or a business owner, this is a must-know compliance topic. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel .   Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone....

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. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Ryan: Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this instal...

Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers, including scheduling rights, premium pay for schedule changes, and more. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for t...

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. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for...

Weintraub Attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina discuss the essential documentation and paperwork employers need to provide when an employment relationship ends. From final paychecks to COBRA notices and WARN Act requirements, this episode of California Employment News provides key insights to help employers stay compliant. Watch this episode on the Weintraub  YouTube channel. Show Notes: Nikki...

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. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTub...

California expands employee rights for victims of violence: new leave policies and protections under AB 2499 take effect Jan 1. Weintraub attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss what employers need to know to update their policies in the latest installment of California Employment News . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank...

New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of California Employment News . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here . Show Notes: Shauna Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this installment of the Califo...

Big changes for CA healthcare workers! New minimum wage rates are in effect, with increases rolling out as of October 16, 2024. Weintraub attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi  and Jacqueline Simonovich make sure you’re up to date with the change on the latest episode of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Nikki Mahmoudi: Hi, everyone. Thank you f...

Another year is drawing closer, and with it comes another minimum wage increase for California. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina review the expected minimum wage increases for 2025 in this episode of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel .   Show Notes: Nikki: Hi, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this installment of California Employment News, an...

It is election season, and that means employees might need to take time off work to vote. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina give a quick review of California’s voting leave law as it applies to businesses in this episode of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel .   Show Notes: Tomiwa: Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today for this...

Are you reimbursing employees for business expenses? Weintraub attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi discuss key reimbursement policies under California law, including cell phone use and mileage for business travel in this episode of California Employment News . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this ins...

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 . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this installment of the Californ...

A recent Texas federal court ruling has put a halt on the enforcement of the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements. Learn more about this ruling and the implications it has for employers from Shauna Correia and Jacqueline Simonovich as they give an update from their previous episode in this installment of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel . Show Notes: J...

The FTC’s new rule banning non-compete clauses will take effect on September 4th and impact all workers, including contractors and interns. Weintraub attorneys Jacqueline Simonovich and Shauna Correia discuss the pending legal challenges and how the outcome could reach the Supreme Court in the latest installment of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube chann...

Employee personnel files are an important aspect of any employer’s records.  Meagan Bainbridge  and  Nikki Mahmoudi  review the basics of employee personnel files, including what should and should not be included and handling inspection requests, in this featured episode of  California Employment News . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel and listen to this podcast episode here . &...

Weintraub attorneys Shauna Correia and Lukas Clary as they discuss the new PAGA reform, offering insights on how it impacts California employers and steps they can take to stay compliant in the latest episode of “California Employment News.” Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel and listen to this podcast episode here . Show Notes: Shauna Hi, thank you for joining us for...

This week on “California Employment News,” Shauna Correia joins Entertainment attorney Scott Hervey on “The Briefing” to discuss the FTC’s recent final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses and how it will affect non-scripted or reality television talent. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here . Show Notes: Shauna Hi, I’m Shauna Correia. This week on Califo...

Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group dive into the California Supreme Court case Huerta vs. CSI Electrical Contractors. Discover the key takeaways for employers on what constitutes compensable work time for pre- and post-shift activities in this latest installment. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here . Show Notes: Meagan Hel...

Essential leave laws every CA employer should know! Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the key points and provide practical advice on managing these leaves in the latest installment of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here . Show Notes: Meagan: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this installment of the...

As temperatures rise, California law requires employers with outdoor employees to take steps to protect workers from heat illness. Shauna Correia reviews Cal/OSHA’s ‘Heat Illness Prevention Standards” for outdoor worksites in this episode of California Employment News . Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here .     Show Notes: Shauna: Hi. Thanks for joining me again here...

Navigate California’s at-will employment landscape, ensuring professionalism and legality in employee termination. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina of Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group discuss the complexities on this installment of California Employment News. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel   Show Notes: Nikki: Hi, everyone. Thank you for joining us f...