California court holds sexual orientation harassment may qualify as sexual harassment under FEHA, allowing employees to avoid arbitration under the EFAA.
Supreme Court Clarifies Interstate Commerce Requirement for FAA’s Arbitration Exemption: Considerations for Employers
The Supreme Court’s decision in Flowers Foods v. Brock expands the FAA transportation worker exemption, affecting arbitration agreements across industries.
The PAGA Rebalance: Reducing Risk and Rewarding Compliance
In Taduran v. Glidewell, the Fourth District Court of Appeal confirmed that proportionality, actual harm, employer good faith, and prompt remediation remain powerful factors in limiting both PAGA penalties and attorney’s fee exposure.
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Houston, We Have a Covenant: Non-Compete Clauses in the Space Industry
Explore how state non-compete laws affect space industry employers and employees after the FTC abandoned its nationwide ban.
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How California’s Assembly Bill 2155 Stands to Impact Arbitration Agreements in the State
California AB 2155 amends the California Arbitration Act, limiting enforcement of arbitration agreements excluded under federal law.
When Is a PIP an Adverse Employment Action?
A performance improvement plan — also referred to as a “PIP” — is a human resources tool commonly used by employers. As illustrated by the recent decision in Walsh v. HNTB Corporation, 169 F.4th 330 (1st Cir. 2026), not all PIPs are created equal in evaluating when they may serve as a basis for an employment discrimination claim.
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California Appellate Court Clarifies Standard for Knowledge of Employee’s Disability
In Husband v. Target Corp., a California appellate court held that FEHA disability liability does not arise where an employer lacked actual or imputed knowledge of an employee’s disability at the time of termination, offering useful guidance for California employers on accommodation obligations.
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WHD Guidance Clarifies Unpaid Meal Break Compliance Under the FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has confirmed that a 30-minute unpaid meal period can remain FLSA-compliant even where employees voluntarily spend part of the break walking to parking or clearing security, provided they are fully relieved of duties.
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Supreme Court Expands Reach of FAA’s Transportation Worker Exemption
The Supreme Court addressed whether workers performing intrastate deliveries may fall within the FAA’s transportation worker exemption.
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Hollywood Production Dispute Highlights Reach of FEHA Retaliation Protections
The court examined claims brought by Blake Lively arising from the production of It Ends With Us, addressing the application of California law to alleged retaliation.
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