Oct 23, 20243 min read
Five Contract Provisions Under DOL Scrutiny: What Employers Should Know
On October 15, 2024, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda released a Special Enforcement Report highlighting five employment contract...
Sep 27, 20244 min read
California's New Law on Social Compliance Audits: What Employers Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, California employers will need to pay closer attention to the results of voluntary social compliance audits,...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Public Employers Exempt from PAGA Penalties
The California Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling that exempts public employers from penalties under the state’s Private...
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down 80/20/30 Rule: Key Insights for Hospitality Employers
On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit made a significant decision in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S....
Aug 16, 20241 min read
Firm News | Richard Q. Liu Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
We are excited to announce that our Managing Partner, Richard Q. Liu, has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Supreme Court’s 2024 Decisions: Impact on Labor and Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made four important rulings that limit the power of federal agencies. Although these rulings didn’t...
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Ensuring Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Rule
In a significant move toward safeguarding workers, the U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed heat safety rule aimed at...
Jul 4, 20245 min read
PAGA Reforms Provide Relief for Employers: Essential Updates for California Businesses
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), enacted in 2004, enables California employees to collect penalties for Labor Code violations on...
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: Implications for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron doctrine, which required courts to defer to a federal...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Enhancing Workplace Rights: New York's Transition to Paid Lactation Breaks
The recently enacted New York State budget for fiscal year 2024 introduces pivotal changes to leave and accommodation laws, demanding...
Jun 25, 20243 min read
U.S. Supreme Court to Clarify Employer Burden of Proof for FLSA Overtime Exemptions
The upcoming term for the U.S. Supreme Court includes a case that could have significant ramifications for employers: E.M.D. Sales, Inc....
Jun 22, 20244 min read
PAGA Reform: A Step Toward Fair Labor Law Enforcement
On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
FTC – Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will prevent employers from enforcing non-competes against...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
DOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Salary Thresholds, Effective July 2024
In our previous coverage, we explored the impending changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at expanding overtime...
Apr 24, 20246 min read
Insights from Rich Reinis, Fast Food Council Member: The Effect of California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law on the Industry
In our previous article, California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024, we provided a detailed explanation of the...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Upcoming Changes to Overtime Rules: What Employers Need to Know
A significant development in U.S. labor regulations has just taken a step closer to reality. The White House Office of Management and...