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Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases: What L.A. Employers Need to Know for July 2026
Employers in Los Angeles should prepare for adjustment to the minimum wage starting July 1, 2026: Location Current Rate (until June 30, 2026) New Rate (Starting July 1, 2026) City of Los Angeles $17.87 $18.42
Wage Complaints in California: Lessons from Contreras v. Green Thumb Produce
What should employers do when an employee complains about not being paid enough? For most employers, it is a difficult conversation to have. In Contreras v. Green Thumb Produce (Dec. 2025) 116 Cal. App. 5th
Franchise 101: A Franchisee’s Senior Moment; and TVPRA Liability for Franchisors
Franchisor 101: A Franchisee’s Senior Moment A federal court in Illinois granted a franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against a former franchisee in California, accused of breaching post-termination obligations in a franchise agreement. Applying Illinois
Hilton Franchisee Gets Iced: The Impact of Controversy on the Franchise Relationship
A productive franchise relationship encompasses various elements that both the franchisor and franchisee must consider and balance. This intricate connection of contractual obligations, financial commitments, and operational responsibilities, becomes more complex when a controversy places
New Compliance Alert: “Know Your Rights” Notice Due February 1
The California Labor Commissioner released a “Know Your Rights Act” notice template, in accordance with Senate Bill 294, that was approved last fall. All employers must provide this notice to their employees on or before
Franchise 101: No Room for Contempt; and Judicial Insulation for Arbitration
Franchisor 101: No Room for Contempt A federal district court in New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor of Choice Hotels International (“Choice”) in a trademark infringement action against a former franchisee who operated a
The CalSavers Registration Deadline is Approaching
by Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group What is CalSavers? CalSavers is a state-run retirement savings program designed for California employees over the age of 18 whose employers do not offer private retirement plans. Under California
Multi-Unit Franchising: Navigating the Risk and Reward
While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. What is a multi-unit franchise?
Franchise 101: Total Vacancy; and Double Parked
Franchisor 101: Total Vacancy The federal district court in New Jersey denied franchisor Days Inn Worldwide, LLC’s motion for summary judgment for breach of contract, where the terms of the franchise agreement did not make
How Cohabitation Agreements Legally Secure Your California Relationship Without Marriage
Although a common misconception, common law marriages in California do not exist. In fact, the state stopped recognizing this type of marriage in 1895. However, an option exists for California couples seeking legal protections in