Labor Days
Should Employers Adopt a One-Strike Rule for Racial Slurs?
In California, even a single racial slur by a non-management employee may now give rise to employer liability under certain circumstances. In Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme…
AI Alert: CFPB Tightens FCRA Rules for Employers
On October 22, 2024 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final version of the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule (that we reported about here ). However, the CFPB did not rest there, two days…
PAGA Reform: A Game Changer for California Employers
As most California employers are aware, the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) is a controversial law that allows employees to sue for civil penalties on behalf of the state for labor code violations. Since it…
Anticipating A Swing In The Pendulum: A Preview Of Workplace Law Considerations Ahead Of The 2024 Election
While uncertainty remains about who will win, there will be significant changes to workplace law.
Student Loan Payments Need Not Derail Retirement Savings
The IRS recently released interim guidance to assist employers who wish to provide matching contributions to the 401(k) or 403(b) plan accounts of employees on their qualified student loan payments (“QSLPs”), in the…