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How PAGA Proposal Could Expand Calif. Labor Agency's Role
By Michael Manoukian and Cory Mickels · June 16, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would create a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the administration of the Private Attorneys General Act.... To view the full article, register now.
How PAGA Proposal Could Expand Calif. Labor Agency's Role
By Michael Manoukian and Cory Mickels ( June 16, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT) -- The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would create a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the administration of the Private Attorneys General Act.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Proactively Audit Employment Policies to Reduce Risk | JD Supra
Even without a crystal ball, this employment alert will highlight what California regulators are prioritizing, what plaintiffs’ lawyers are pursuing, and where employers are already seeing risk heading into 2026.
Proactively Audit Employment Policies to Reduce Risk
2026 will be defined by the extension of anti-discrimination laws, expanded pay transparency, and political activity protections. Here’s how HR leaders in California and beyond can stay prepared. By Michael Manoukian and Cory Mickels Even without a crystal ball, this overview highlights what California regulators are prioritizing, what plaintiffs’ lawyers are pursuing, and where employers are already seeing risk heading into 2026.
Lawsuits Alleging Systemic Bias in AI Algorithmic Screening Tools Should Serve as Cautionary Tale | JD Supra
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into hiring and employment practices, including performance management and termination decisions, there is growing legal scrutiny around the use of AI in making employment decisions. Recent lawsuits are putting the spotlight on how AI-powered tools may unintentionally involve discriminatory bias.
U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Its Impact on Business - Midyear Update | JD Supra
As we cross the halfway point of 2025, federal immigration policy and enforcement continue to evolve significantly and rapidly. Legislative, regulatory and executive actions implemented this year are swiftly reshaping compliance expectations, enforcement, workforce dynamics and risk exposure for employers across many industries. As promised on the campaign trail, the Trump administration has prioritized swift immigration reform and enforcement as a central policy area of focus.
Federal Agencies Issue Guidance Identifying DEI Policies and Practices That May Be Unlawful | JD Supra
What Employers Should Know Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance that aims to educate the public about conduct and programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace that may constitute unlawful discrimination under federal law.
Executive Order Closing the Department of Education Faces Legal and Congressional Barriers | JD Supra
President Trump has signed an Executive Order titled, “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities,” directing the Secretary of Education to close the Department of Education to the “maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.” The order aims to return educational authority to states and local communities, “while ensuring the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.” The order also directs the...
Trump 2.0: What Closely Held Businesses Need to Know About Immigration, Employment & Benefits Issues | JD Supra
CHBs looking to make an exit with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)—which gives ownership to employees when existing owners are ready to retire and / or the next generation doesn’t want to run the business—may have to keep waiting for further clarity on key provisions. There are several regulatory hoops a business must jump through when putting an ESOP in place, including stipulations that employees pay no more than “adequate consideration” for ESOP securities.
Pay Them Now Or Pay Them Later: A Review Of Current Issues & Recent Developments In CA Wage And Hour Law (Video)
Wage and hour issues are one of the common denominators of employment law; they apply to companies of all sizes and across all industries. Litigation of wage and hour claims, particularly in the class action format, has plagued employers for years and represents the biggest employment litigation risk facing most employers. This video reviews some of the basic wage and hour rules, including: Employee v. Independent Contractor Classifications Exempt v.
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Please join the Marine Raider Foundation on Saturday, September 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 3rd Annual NorCal Marine Raider Foundation Fundraiser! Hosted by Foundation Board Member Michael Manoukian, the day will include: Lunch - We will have a Food Truck onsite! Drinks, including a whiskey & cigar bar Live music Panel discussion with Special Guest(s) Silent Auction Individual Ticket: $50 Sponsorships: Premiere Sponsor - 1 Available - $7,500 15 Event Tickets VIP Placement of...
Back To The Basics: Employee Handbooks (Video)
United States: Back To The Basics: Employee Handbooks (Video) 19 June 2023 Hopkins & Carley To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In this segment of Money Matters, Michael Manoukian discusses the value to employers of having an updated employee handbook that complies with California and Federal Law. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
California Enacts Two Laws to Combat Human Trafficking
Two new California laws are meant to combat human trafficking by requiring training and notice postings. The new laws apply to businesses in various industries that may be particularly vulnerable to human trafficking. Here's what employers should know. On Sept. 27, Gov. Jerry Brown approved SB 970, which adds Section 12950.3 to the Government Code.
California Enacts Two Laws Aimed At Combating Human Trafficking | JD Supra
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DOL Issues Three Opinion Letters and One Fact Sheet | JD Supra
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