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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the modern workplace. From automated resume screening to performance tracking software, AI is quickly becoming a key tool in hiring, managing, and evaluating employees. But as these tools become more common, they also raise serious questions about fairness, privacy, and compliance. Are decisions made by algorithms really unbiased? Can…

The recent wave of mass layoffs within the federal government has ignited complex legal debates and profoundly affected the lives of thousands of employees. These developments have prompted scrutiny regarding their legality, the immediate impact on those dismissed, and the broader, long-term consequences for public service and governance. Legal Framework and Challenges The Worker…

The rapid expansion of digital monitoring tools has enabled employers to collect detailed data about employees’ activities in the workplace, often without meaningful consent or oversight. From keystroke trackers and facial recognition software to location tracking and real-time productivity dashboards, these technologies are transforming how work is managed. In California, however, employers must be…

If you’re an employee in California, you might be surprised to learn just how protected you are when it comes to non-compete agreements. In fact, California has long been the rebel in the room, banning most non-competes outright while the rest of the country largely went along with them. Now, the Federal Trade Commission…

Recent moves by the federal government have signaled a dramatic shift in how workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are being viewed—especially among federal contractors. If you’re an employee working for a company that holds government contracts, these developments could directly affect your rights and the protections you rely on in the workplace….

The federal workforce is facing one of its most significant potential transformations in decades with the proposed return of Schedule F, a personnel classification that would reclassify a substantial number of policy-oriented positions within the executive branch. Originally introduced in 2020 and rescinded in early 2021, Schedule F has resurfaced in 2025 as part…

We’re already well into 2025, and several new employment laws have taken effect in California. If you haven’t checked how these changes impact your rights in the workplace, now is the time to catch up. Whether it’s a wage increase, stronger discrimination protections, or new employer obligations, these updates could affect your paycheck and…

How much does one work really matter? In Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme Court made a powerful statement: a single racial epithet can be enough to create a hostile work environment under California law. This ruling challenges long-standing beliefs that workplace harassment must be frequent or ongoing to be…

Imagine this: You wake up feeling ill, and your boss expects you at work. Your child’s school calls with an emergency. A loved one is in the hospital, and you need time to care for them. Or maybe, you’re welcoming a new baby and wondering how much time off you can actually take without…

Navigating the workplace during pregnancy can be challenging, but California law offers robust protections to ensure your health, safety, and job security. Whether you need time off for medical reasons, accommodations to keep working safely, or protection from discrimination, state and federal laws ensure that you are treated fairly. However, many workers are unaware…