California Resources

Understand California and federal WARN Act requirements, recent legal changes, and key steps for employers navigating layoffs, closures, and staff reductions.

Learn the broad implications of Disney's gender pay discrimination settlement, which raises new questions about pay equity, HR compliance, and industry impact.

California bans most "stay-or-pay" contracts starting in 2026, but allows exceptions for tuition reimbursement and retention bonuses under strict guidelines.

Understand how California law provides robust protections for employees’ political activity, including protections against discrimination and retaliation.

Stay ahead of California’s 2025 employment law changes, including wage hikes, AI hiring rules, leave calculations, safety audits, and compliance risks. 

Learn how to navigate California Fair Chance Act compliance when evaluating candidates with criminal records to avoid violations and lawsuits.

California’s new AI employment rules require bias testing, transparency, and recordkeeping, with employers being held liable even when using ADS vendors.

Understand how California’s new minimum wage, effective Jan. 2026, impacts exempt salaries, premiums, and compliance, plus key steps employers must take now.