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IRS Updates Mileage Reimbursement Rate: What California Employers Should Know
California Labor Code section 2802 requires California employers to reimburse employees for all necessary expenses incurred in the course of their employment, including the business use of their personal vehicles. This obligation is designed to
Off-the-Clock: What Employers Should Do When an Employee Complains about After Hours Misconduct
[Law Clerk Molly Thorpe contributed.] Generally, a coworker’s misconduct outside of work does not constitute harassment under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). However, management or Human Resources receiving complaints should not ignore such
Good Faith Requires Action: The New Standard for Employer Defense
[Law Clerk Molly Thorpe contributed.] As defense attorneys, we often encounter matters where an employer’s good-faith mistake gives rise to wage and hour litigation. While ignorance of the law generally provides no defense, a good-faith
California Increases State Minimum Wage
California is increasing its minimum wage to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This represents a 40-cent increase from the current minimum wage of $16.50, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The state
California Cities Increase Minimum Wage
On July 1, 2025, several California cities will increase their local minimum wage. For example, the City of Los Angeles is increasing minimum wage to $17.87 per hour. Los Angeles County is increasing its minimum
Preparing for ICE at Work: What California Employers Need to Know
Amid large-scale deportation protests across the country, President Donald J. Trump recently reinforced his commitment to “delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.” As the administration continues to expand deportation efforts in Los
New California Regulations Target AI Use in Hiring Employees
For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces. Lately, we’re seeing many employers using
Wage & Hour Compliance: 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
On December 19, the IRS published an updated mileage reimbursement rate for 2025: $0.70 per mile, a three cent increase from the 2024 rate. The rate applies to all vehicles, electric and gas alike. Employers
PAGA: Early Evaluation Conference
This is the final of a three-part series addressing the changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act. You can read more about the PAGA reform and recommended audit steps here, and pre-litigation conference here. In
PAGA: Employer Cure Process and LWDA Conference
This is the second of a three-part series addressing the changes in California’s Private Attorneys General Act. You can read more about the PAGA reform and recommended audit steps here. Below, we discuss an employer’s