Posted on October 9th, 2025
Why Lawsuits Are More Expensive Than You Think When most employers hear about an employee lawsuit, they immediately think of a settlement number or a jury award. But those numbers tell only part of the story. The truth is, litigation comes with layers of hidden costs that most business owners neve... read more
Posted on October 7th, 2025
What Is PAGA and Why Does It Matter? California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) was passed with good intentions—empowering employees to file claims when the state didn’t have the resources to enforce labor laws. But over time, PAGA has become a litigation factory. Instead of protectin... read more
Posted on September 18th, 2025
The Real Cost of Employment Litigation in California Running a business in California is already challenging — strict labor laws, rising wages, and constant regulatory updates keep business owners on their toes. But one thing that can completely disrupt your operations (and your bottom line) is e... read more
Posted on September 3rd, 2025
California’s New AI Compliance Law: What Employers Need to Know by October 2025 Starting October 1, 2025, California will officially regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making tools in the workplace. For employers, this is not just another compliance box to che... read more
Posted on April 3rd, 2025
California has some of the strictest worker classification laws in the country. Under AB5 and the ABC Test, many workers who were once independent contractors must now be classified as employees. The problem? Many employers are still getting it wrong. What is the ABC Test?To classify a worker as an... read more
Posted on March 26th, 2025
California Employers and Religious Labor Laws: What You Need to Know In California, religious labor laws can be a legal minefield for employers unaware of their obligations. Understanding these laws is crucial to avoiding costly lawsuits and ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulat... read more
Posted on March 18th, 2025
California Employers: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard—5 Essential Record Retention Reminders As a California business owner, managing employee records is one of the most critical tasks you face. Ensuring that you retain the right records for the required amount of time is not just a good business pr... read more
Posted on March 10th, 2025
California’s Broken Unemployment System: Why Business Owners Are Paying the Price California’s unemployment fund isn’t just struggling—it’s drowning in $20 billion of debt. And guess who’s getting stuck with the bill? You, the business owner. How Did We Get Here? During the pand... read more
Posted on February 24th, 2025
The short answer is NO without some serious risks. Running a business in California isn’t for the faint of heart. Between taxes, regulations, and the ever-changing landscape of employment laws, keeping everything in compliance can feel like walking a legal tightrope. A major pitfall? H... read more
Posted on February 5th, 2025
The Reality of California’s Rising Minimum Wage As of January 1st, 2024, California’s state minimum wage jumped to $16.50 per hour, more than double the federal minimum wage. But that’s not the whole story—over 40 cities and counties in California have even higher minimum wage r... read more
