The Long Arm of the California Labor Code Does Not Extend to Utah
Remote work is common. Many California based companies have employees in other states. But does the California Labor…
New 2027 California State Wide Minimum Wage = Three Percent Increase
Late last week, California has announced that the new minimum wage for 2027 will be $17.40 per hour.…
San Francisco Shortens Paid Parental Leave Waiting Period to 90 Days
San Francisco is cutting the time an employee must work before qualifying for paid parental leave benefits in…
CDF Webinar: Remote Work Reality – Managing California Employees in 2026
Remote and hybrid work are now firmly embedded in the workplace, but the legal risks associated with managing…
New Proposed PAGA Regulations: What California Employers Should Know
The Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is poised to implement administrative regulations intended to implement and clarify…
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Amendments Take Effect August 2026
Recent amendments to San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) go into effect on August 10, 2026, after which…
CDF Partner Dan M. Forman to Speak at California Lawyers Association’s 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jul 15, 2026 CDF Labor Law LLP Partner Dan M. Forman will speak at the California Lawyers Association’s…
What Is the Current Status of the Legality of Captive Audience Meetings for California Employers?
For many decades, California employers have relied on mandatory employee meetings—commonly referred to as “captive audience meetings”—to communicate…
AB 2155 and California Arbitration Agreements: When the FAA’s Exclusions Become California Law
For years, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) has provided a mechanism for California employers to enforce arbitration agreements…
NLRB Advice Memoranda Signal a Major Shift for Employers—But California Employers Shouldn’t Celebrate Too Soon
On June 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Division of Advice released three memoranda that continue…
California Courts Have Wide Latitude To Reduce PAGA Penalties and Fees
A California Court of Appeal has handed employers two welcome rulings under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).…
California Employers Should Prepare for Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026
California employers should prepare for another round of local minimum wage increases taking effect on July 1, 2026.…