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CA Supreme Court reaffirms UC cannot bar undocumented students from on-campus jobs - Daily Bruin This post was updated Nov. 11 at 11:09 p.m. The California Supreme Court stood by a lower court’s ruling that the UC cannot bar undocumented students from holding on-campus jobs Oct.

CA Supreme Court reaffirms UC cannot bar undocumented students from on-campus jobs

Ninth Circuit defines the “costs” associated with offers of judgment or settlement | Freeman Mathis & Gary - JDSupra In Alvarado v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on September 30, 2025, the court...

Ninth Circuit defines the “costs” associated with offers of judgment or settlement

Opinion | They took her passport and treated her ‘like property.’ Will a new California law help workers like her?  California's newly signed law regulates recruiters of foreign workers to cut down on human trafficking, a form of modern slavery.

They took her passport and treated her ‘like property.’ Will a new California law help workers like her?

Duel Employment Agreements Interpreted by California Court As we’ve previously written, enforcing employment arbitration agreements in California can be a complicated endeavor.

Beyond Arbitration Agreements - A California Court Interprets Dueling Employment Agreements

California Public Agencies Have More Wage Law Clarity Post-Stone Opinion: The California Supreme Court's ruling in Stone v. Alameda Health System has already been used by courts to reject Labor Code lawsuits brought against public agencies, providing welcome relief.

California Public Agencies Have More Wage Law Clarity Post-Stone

How many hours can you work in a day according to OSHA?

California Announces 2026 Increase in Computer Professional Exemption Compensation Rate California employers must ensure that compensation rates for computer professionals meet new compensation thresholds as of January 1, 2026.

California Announces 2026 Increase in Computer Professional Exemption Compensation Rate

California Governor Vetoes Employment Automated Decision Systems Bill | Ballard Spahr LLP - JDSupra On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed S.B. 7, which would have required human oversight in certain types of employment...

California Governor Vetoes Employment Automated Decision Systems Bill

Employer’s Use of Lie Detectors Can Lead to Wrongful Termination Claim | CDF Labor Law LLP - JDSupra In a case involving an issue of first impression, the California Court of Appeal has held that violations of Labor Code section 432.2, which bans...

Employer’s Use of Lie Detectors Can Lead to Wrongful Termination Claim

California’s Evolving Workplace: Highlights from the 2025 Legislative Session - Jackson Lewis TakeawaysMajor employer obligations affected by new laws include pay reporting, worker rights and leave entitlements.Employers will have to review and update workplace policies and procedures to be compliant with the latest legislative changes.To ensure updates are properly implemented, employers should train management and HR teams on the new laws.Related links

California’s Evolving Workplace: Highlights from the 2025 Legislative Session

UPDATE: NLRB Files Suit Against California for Dramatically Expanding State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover Employees Under NLRB’s Exclusive Jurisdiction On September 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 288, which amends the state’s labor law and significantly

NLRB Files Suit Against California for Dramatically Expanding State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover Employees Under NLRB’s Exclusive Jurisdiction

A new wave of 'Shadow AI' is worrying workplaces Unsanctioned AI is a double-edged sword

A new wave of 'Shadow AI' is worrying workplaces
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Caring for extended or 'chosen' family members? Newsom signs bill allowing paid leave Advocates say the measure will help seniors and members of the LGBTQ community who rely outside of their biological family for caregiving.

Caring for extended or 'chosen' family members? Newsom signs bill allowing paid leave

Parasitic Startup Pollutes Job Market by Applying to Jobs for You Automatically A new startup is helping job seekers brute force their way into one of the worst job markets since 2009, consequences be damned.

Parasitic Startup Pollutes Job Market by Applying to Jobs for You Automatically

Bernie Sanders Has a Fascinating Idea About How to Prevent AI From Wiping Out the Economy In a new report, Sanders asserts that AI and automation has the potential to put some 100 million US workers out of the job.

Bernie Sanders Has a Fascinating Idea About How to Prevent AI From Wiping Out the Economy

New California Law Allows for Unionization of Certain Gig Independent Contractors | CDF Labor Law LLP Earlier this month, on October 3, 2025, California Governor Newson signed AB 1340, enacting the Transportation Network Company (TNC) Drivers Labor Relations Act (the Act).

New California Law Allows for Unionization of Certain Gig Independent Contractors

New York, California Put 90-Year US Labor Law Framework in Limbo Businesses will reckon with more pro-union approaches to resolving labor disputes after New York and California enacted laws empowering state agencies to handle matters long reserved for the National Labor Relations Board, if the states can overcome preemption challenges.

New York, California Put 90-Year US Labor Law Framework in Limbo

Commentary: A former NLRB chair looks at the past, present and Trumpian future of labor rights in the U.S. William Gould's Clinton-era National Labor Relations Board delivered major victories for unions, but they're being undone by Trump's NLRB.

A former NLRB chair looks at the past, present and Trumpian future of labor rights in the U.S.

Americans say $74,000 a year is the ‘perfect salary.’ But that would make buying a house affordable in only two states Even doubling that “perfect salary” to $148,000 won’t get you a house in every state.

Americans say $74,000 a year is the ‘perfect salary.’ But that would make buying a house affordable in only two states

Newsom signs bill expanding California labor board oversight of employer disputes, union elections Assembly Bill 288 gives the state authority to step in when the National Labor Relations Board can't or won't act.

Newsom signs bill expanding California labor board oversight of employer disputes, union elections

Minimum wage to increase for 2026 to keep up with inflation rates Minimum wage employees in Ohio will see an increase in pay beginning January

Minimum wage to increase for 2026 to keep up with inflation rates

US Labor Board Withdraws Claims That Apple CEO Violated Workers’ Rights The US labor board has abandoned its allegations that Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook violated federal labor law, one of many cases where the agency is adopting a more business-friendly approach under President Donald Trump.

US Labor Board Withdraws Claims That Apple CEO Violated Workers’ Rights

California Employer Hit with $3.3M Verdict and $4.9M in Fees in D A recent California appellate decision is a stark reminder to employers of just how costly employment litigation has become in the Golden State: Bronshteyn v. California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Attorney’s Fees in Excess of $1,000 per Hour: The High Cost of Fighting Employment Claims in California

Employment Bills Await Governor’s Signature in California California lawmakers passed several bills during the 2025 legislative session that would impose new compliance obligations on employers. Here is an overview of employment bills the California State Legislature has sent to the governor for approval.

Employment Bills Await Governor’s Signature in California

Labor Department Brings Back Staff Who Took ‘Fork’ Offer (1) Staffers who opted into the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program, voluntarily taking paid administrative leave with the expectation of leaving their jobs, are returning to the US Labor Department.

Labor Department Brings Back Staff Who Took ‘Fork’ Offer

Fast Food Workers Protest Alleged Wage Theft and Poor Work Conditions at San José Chain | KQED The California Fast Food Workers Union filed complaints on behalf of a mother and daughter who said they were wrongfully terminated from an El Pollo Loco outpost in Santa Clara County.

Fast Food Workers Protest Alleged Wage Theft and Poor Work Conditions at San José Chain

‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department Morale has plummeted as staff charged with protecting US workers feel their core mission is being undermined

‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department

California Court of Appeal Rules on Who Is an “Exempt” Employee for Paid Sick Leave Rate-of-Pay Purposes | Littler On August 4, 2025, in Hirdman v.

California Court of Appeal Rules on Who Is an “Exempt” Employee for Paid Sick Leave Rate-of-Pay Purposes

DOL Will Replace Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule | PLANADVISER The agency has not been enforcing the 2024 rule and will consider a new one, using pre-2024 standards in the meantime.

DOL Will Replace Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule

Unions are shrinking nationwide — but not in California - Stocktonia News Over the last two decades, California’s union numbers have held relatively steady, and they’ve remained well above the national average.

Unions are shrinking nationwide — but not in California