Tag Archives: HR

Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt.1

Labor & Employment, , , , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

AI is showing up in hiring, recruiting, performance management, and employee monitoring. While these tools promise efficiency, they can also create significant legal risk if they result in discriminatory outcomes. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Jackie Simonovich and Lukas Clary discuss how employer use of AI can implicate Title VII, the ADA, and FEHA, and review key new California AI laws and deadlines.

In this episode, they cover:

Continue reading Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt.1 →

Calculating and Tracking FMLA Leave Including Travel to Medical Appointments

Labor & Employment, , , , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor is changing how employers should track FMLA leave tied to medical appointments. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Meagan Bainbridge break down the DOL’s recent opinion letter and provide a practical refresher on how to properly calculate and track FMLA leave in a variety of scenarios.

In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Meagan Bainbridge discuss:

Continue reading Calculating and Tracking FMLA Leave Including Travel to Medical Appointments →

California AB 692 Cuts Back “Stay or Pay” Contracts with Workers

Labor & Employment, , , , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this episode of California Employment News, we break down AB 692, a law that places significant limits on so called “stay or pay” provisions in contracts between employers and workers in California. 
Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia, Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment group, and associate, John Slavik, cover:

Continue reading California AB 692 Cuts Back “Stay or Pay” Contracts with Workers →

SB 513 and Personnel File Requirements

Labor & Employment, , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Another update for California employers is on the horizon. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down SB 513, a new law that clarifies what documents must be included in an employee’s personnel file which came into effect on January 1, 2026.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay

Wage and Hour, , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub attorneys Ryan Abernethy and Talia Delanoy revisit the complexities of the regular rate of pay—a frequent issue in wage and hour class actions. From bonuses and shift differentials to common employer mistakes, they break down what must (and must not) be included in calculations, and the costly risks of getting it wrong.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

Continue reading Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay →

Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Fetaured)

Labor & Employment, , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part four of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for effectively memorializing the investigation in a report.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel. You can also watch part one, part two, or part three of this series.

Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)

Labor & Employment, , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part one of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to start an investigation following an employee complaint.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

 

Back to the Basics of Employee Pay Days

Wage and Hour, , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this edition of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down the basics of California paydays — from the timing of wage payments, payday considerations, and posting obligations. Whether you’re an HR pro or a business owner, this is a must-know compliance topic.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

 

Continue reading Back to the Basics of Employee Pay Days →

Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks

New Legislation and Regulations, , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of California’s Fair Chance Act—also known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employers need to know about using criminal history in hiring decisions.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

Continue reading Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks →

Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance

Employment Contracts and Agreements, New Legislation and Regulations, , , , , , ,

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County’s Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers, including scheduling rights, premium pay for schedule changes, and more.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

Continue reading Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance →