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Are Prospective Meal Period Waivers Enforceable? YES – If Done Properly

Published: May 13, 2025

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

California Labor Code section 512 guarantees a thirty (30) minute, off-duty, meal period for employees after five (5) work hours, and a second thirty (30) minute, off duty, meal period after ten (10) work hours. Section 512 also provides that, for shifts between five (5) and six (6) hours, the first meal period “may be waived by mutual consent of both the employer and employee.” (§ 512(a).)  Most Wage Orders issued by the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) similarly provide for meal periods and their waiver.

CMS Ramps Up Enforcement of Hospital Price Transparency Rule

Published: April 21, 2025

by Anders L. Bostrom
Healthcare Legal Updates

The Hospital Price Transparency Law, codified at 45 CFR Part 180 and effective as of January 1, 2021, was implemented to provide the public with accessible hospital pricing information, aiming to eliminate hidden fees and empower consumers to make informed healthcare decisions. Under this rule, hospitals are required to disclose prices through their website in two key formats: (1) a machine-readable file containing standard charges for all items and services, and (2) a consumer-friendly display of at least 300 “shoppable” services—services that can be scheduled in advance by a healthcare consumer. These requirements apply to most U.S. hospitals, including critical access and specialty hospitals, but exclude federal facilities such as those operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Despite the rule’s intentions, enforcement by CMS has historically been inconsistent, resulting in continued noncompliance across the industry.

Whiplash at the NLRB

Published: April 10, 2025

by Jacqueline M. Simonovich
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

On April 7, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne Wilcox was again reinstated after initially being fired by President Trump in a short email on January 27, 2025, stating that he had lost confidence in Wilcox’s ability to lead the Board.  Trump’s firing of Wilcox left the Board without a three-member quorum.  The April 7th decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is just the latest development in this saga, which is primed for Supreme Court review.

The DOJ and EEOC Move Forward with Enforcement of the President’s Executive Order 14173 (the “Anti-DEI Order”)

Published: March 24, 2025

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”) commonly referred to as the “Anti-DEI Order” (hereinafter simply referred to as the “Ex. Order”). Among other things, the Ex. Order directs federal agencies “to combat illegal private-sector DEI preferences, mandates, policies, programs, and activities.” However, as pointed out by many legal commentators and at least one federal district court, the Ex. Order conspicuously does not define what constitutes an “illegal DEI preference or program.” 

Jeanne Vance for Law360: What Trump’s Order Means For The Legal Status Of IVF

Published: March 18, 2025

by Jeanne L. Vance
Healthcare Legal Updates

In an article published by Law360 on March 18, 2025, Weintraub Shareholder Jeanne Vance discusses the implications of President Trump’s recent executive order relating to the costs and accessibility of in vitro fertilization (IVF.) While headlines about the order suggested protections for IVF, the executive order really signaled a policy intention of future action rather than binding legal change.

Law360 members can view the full article on their website, or you can download the PDF here.

An Update on PAGA Reform from the Trenches – Finally, Some Relief for Employers from Meritless Claims

Published: March 14, 2025

by Shauna N. Correia
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

Last year, we reported on the reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on July 1, 2024.  The reform legislation was pushed through to avoid a ballot vote on a measure seeking to repeal PAGA entirely in the 2024 election.  The legislation was aimed at providing some relief to employers from the flood of meritless PAGA claims and provide mechanisms for early resolution.  The legislation also gave the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) the resources and ability to expedite hiring and to fill vacancies in the CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) which is the division responsible for PAGA administration and oversight. While the reforms did not appear deter the “serial filer” firms from filing a record number of cases (9,463 PAGA notices were filed in calendar year 2024 – a jump from 8,100 the prior year), we are extremely pleased to report that the LWDA and its new hires, have begun taking a much more active role in these cases at an early stage and cracking down on the worst abusers of the PAGA statutes.

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of CTA for U.S. Companies and Announces Upcoming Rule Changes

Published: March 6, 2025

by Jeanne L. Vance, Josh P. Concepcion

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a major shift in its approach to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The Treasury Department stated that it will not enforce any penalties or fines related to the CTA’s reporting requirements against U.S. citizens, domestic reporting companies, or their beneficial owners, both under the current deadlines and after forthcoming rule changes take effect. Additionally, the Treasury Department has indicated that it plans to issue a proposed rule that would limit the CTA’s reach to foreign reporting companies only. At this stage, however, no formal rule change has been enacted which means that the original compliance dates and penalties are still current law.

California Cracks Down on Contractor Licensing Violations

Published: February 26, 2025

by Dustin Amrein
Real Estate Legal Updates

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has long warned against the dangers of “renting” a qualifier—where a licensed individual allows their name and license to be used by a construction company without actually overseeing its operations. This practice has not only led to a rise in consumer complaints but has also drawn increased scrutiny from regulators.

With recent amendments to the law, California has strengthened its enforcement tools, redefining what it means to supervise a contracting business, imposing new restrictions on subcontracting, and extending the statute of limitations for licensing violations. Contractors and construction business owners must be aware of these changes, as failure to comply can result in severe penalties, including license revocation, fines, and even criminal charges.

President Signs Executive Order To Study IVF Policy Protections Forecasting Possible Future Federal Safeguards for California IVF Clinics

Published: February 25, 2025

by Jeanne L. Vance
Healthcare Legal Updates

Executive Order Signals Shift

On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to study policy recommendations to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and to reduce their associated costs.[1]  While headlines about the order suggested protections for IVF, the executive order really signaled a policy intention of future action rather than binding legal change.